Deputy governors are spare tyres, but I want to be best spare tyre — Tonto Dikeh

The Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has confessed that a deputy governor can be likened to a spare tyre.

MOUTHPIECE NGR had earlier reported that Tonto Dikeh has been picked as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) deputy governorship candidate, in the 2023 general election in Rivers State.

The Nollywood actress turned politician had confessed on a television programme, get understanding of the role of a deputy governor.

According to Dikeh, a deputy governor is no different from a ‘spare tyre’.

She said, “What I say might be a little bit controversial but nevertheless, it is the truth, a deputy is a spare tyre and I am willing to be the best spare tyre that any governor has ever had.”

“I am extremely controversial does not mean that I am not loyal to what I believe in. I believe in change; I believe in good governance. I believe in giving opportunities to women and youths in my government. The inclusion of them in decision making. With that, I do not think I have a mind to change.

“I can change in things that do not really make sense but when it comes to people that I love, I don’t change. It is static. It is either white or black,” Dikeh said.

The actress said she is ready to welcome criticism due to her decision to contest for the deputy governor of Rivers State.

“I am ready for the criticism that would come as a result of me joining politics. We have had about three years to work on it. I did not just wake up one morning to join politics. I don’t care where the question is coming from.

“I have failed in my life and I am not denying that. Everybody has seen that but have I ever failed with leadership? Start from motherhood. Have I ever failed with my foundation? I am prepared for any criticism because I know it will come,” she said.