Avoid mistakes of your predecessors – Toyin Abraham writes President Tinubu

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has written to Nigeria’s
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on why she supported his candidacy.

The actress, in an open letter shared on her official
Twitter handle on Tuesday, advised President Tinubu to avoid the mistakes of
his predecessors and unite the country.

Speaking amid the heavy criticism and backlash she received
following her support, Toyin charged Tinubu to address the youths’ anger and
regain their confidence.

Her letter reads as follows:

It is the highest honour any Nigerian can receive to be
given the people’s mandate and asked to lead Nigeria. The road to the
presidency has taken several years and a lot of hard work on your part, and to
have your efforts crowned by success is Allah’s way of rewarding all of your
good deeds and private dua’s.

People have asked why I openly supported your candidacy when
others opposed you. I have received insults and threats to my life and business
because of my personal choice, which I have never forced on anyone else. I will
continue supporting you because I have experienced your leadership in Lagos and
your achievements as a public servant. I have also admired your ability to
adapt to the times and how you have supported the dreams and ideas of so many
younger people. That said, I will always side with the people and Nigeria over
anyone, and I think I speak for all of us when I say we need peace and
stability in the country.

The president’s office is a big responsibility, requiring
humility, intelligence, and courage to govern successfully. These are qualities
I know you have. I also know you understand better than anyone the seriousness
of your role as president. After all, you have been preparing for this role
since your NADECO days in 1993 and the role you took in defending M.K.O.
Abiola’s candidacy as president during the June 12 protests.”