Controversy Erupts as Tonto Dikeh Criticizes NDLEA’s Appointment of Naira Marley as Ambassador
Tonto Dikeh, a popular Nigerian actress and philanthropist, has sparked a heated debate on social media after expressing her disapproval of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) decision to appoint musician Naira Marley as an ambassador for the War Against Drug Abuse campaign.
The controversy began when Naira Marley paid a visit to the NDLEA’s National Headquarters in Abuja to declare his support for the campaign.
In a post on her Instagram account, Tonto Dikeh expressed her dissatisfaction with the appointment and called out the government agency.
(Include Photos of the visit.)
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She stated, “I don’t involve myself in bullshit, especially other people’s bullshit… This I must say is the biggest embarrassment from any government agency/drug law enforcement agency.”
Tonto Dikeh further challenged the NDLEA to converse with her or pick her up for an interview, drug test, or chat about her public outburst.
However, she emphasized that it should be done respectfully, warning that any disrespect would lead to a problem.
Clarifying her stance, Tonto Dikeh emphasized that her contempt was directed towards the government and not Naira Marley himself. She insisted that she had nothing against the artist but rather expressed her disappointment with the decision made by the government agency.
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Following Tonto Dikeh’s remarks, social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the controversy.
Some users found humor in the situation, while others criticised the NDLEA’s choice of Naira Marley as an ambassador for the campaign against drug abuse.
A social media user likened the decision of NDLEA to the condom brand Durex using the popular musician 2baba as their ambassador.
Here are some of the reactions:
@mrfunny____: Naira Marley and Ndlea just catch one Marlian for my street now
@_AsiwajuLerry: NDLEA making Naira Marley an ambassador is like UEFA using Arsenal as the face of Champions League. This country is a big joke.
@_oluwaseun9: How will i tell my unborn kids Naira Marley joined NDLEA to campaign against drug abuse.
@attah_akor: Naira Marley when Rahman jago offers him loud
@Mbahdeyforyou: Naira marley as NDLEA ambassador Chaii this country too sweet
Naira Marley joins NDLEA in fight against drug abuse, urges youth to stop
In another news, popular Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina aka Naira Marley, has declared his support for the fight against illicit drug abuse in the country.
He paid a visit on Thursday to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) headquarters, where he declared his support.
He also met with the chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd).
