Renowned Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has found herself in the midst of controversy on social media due to her recent philanthropic efforts. The actress, who was an ardent supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 elections, faced criticism after announcing her intention to assist 50 individuals with a sum of N5,000 each.
The funds were specifically designated to aid transportation for those in need of assistance in accessing food supplies. Despite Abraham’s clarification about the targeted purpose of the funds, the announcement triggered significant backlash on social media platforms.
The actress, known for her on-screen prowess faced criticism from various quarters, with many citing her previous support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the elections. Some social media users questioned the alignment of her political affiliations with her charitable initiatives, leading to a heated online debate.
My friends @Smallyfares and I will be giving out food and I will also give 5k each for transportation to first 50 people every Friday. Pls kindly check the above flier for more details👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/t0JktlTs3b
— TOYIN ABRAHAM AJEYEMI (@toyin_abraham1) February 20, 2024
Abraham, recognizing the criticism, responded to the backlash by emphasizing the intended purpose of the funds – providing assistance for transportation to access food supplies. However, this did little to quell the controversy, as discussions on social media continued to swirl around the perceived incongruity between her political associations and philanthropic actions.