**Abraham's name appeared among 33 entertainment figures**
The controversy followed the release of a 33-member Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate as part of the Lagos APC campaign structure.
The list included well-known personalities from Nigeria’s film and music industries, among them veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actresses Eniola Badmus and Bimbo Akintola, and Fuji musicians Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Abass Akande Obesere and Adewale Ayuba.
Other entertainers listed included Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello; Saheed Balogun; Bukky Wright; Fathia Balogun; Yinka Quadri; Small Doctor; Malaika and Osupa.
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Toke Benson-Awoyinka was named director of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, while Kosoko was listed as co-director and Badmus as deputy director.
Abraham was listed simply as a member.
The broader campaign structure was released on Thursday through the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre and was scheduled to be formally inaugurated on Friday, September 18, at the APC Secretariat on ACME Road in Ikeja.
**Actress says she is staying out of politics**
Although some media reports described Abraham's response as a rejection of an APC appointment, her statement went further by disputing her membership of the campaign structure itself.
She said she was staying out of politics and told the public to disregard her inclusion in any campaign committee.
At the time of publication, reports reviewed by **Tokenpress** did not establish whether Abraham had been consulted or had consented before her name appeared on the campaign list.
That distinction is significant because appearing on a political campaign list does not by itself establish that the person concerned accepted the role.
Abraham's public clarification therefore represents her stated position on the matter.
Abraham previously backed Tinubu
The actress is no stranger to political debate in Nigeria.
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Abraham publicly supported Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who contested on the APC platform and subsequently became president.
Her support generated considerable discussion and criticism on social media, with the actress defending her decision at the time.
Her latest statement, however, indicates that she does not intend to participate in the current campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development also highlights the prominent role entertainers continue to occupy in Nigerian political campaigns.
Political parties have frequently enlisted actors, musicians and other public figures in campaign activities, particularly in areas involving entertainment, communications and voter mobilisation.
The Lagos APC list reflects that approach, drawing heavily from established personalities in Nollywood and the Fuji music industry.
However, Abraham has made clear that her name should not be interpreted as evidence of her participation.
As political preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, her clarification separates her current position from her previous public political involvement and leaves the Lagos APC campaign council proceeding without her publicly acknowledged participation.politics
Toyin Abraham Rejects Inclusion in Lagos APC Campaign Council Ahead of 2027
**Toyin Abraham Distances Herself From Lagos APC Campaign Council Ahead of 2027 Elections**
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has publicly distanced herself from the Lagos State All Progressives Congress campaign structure after her name appeared on a list of entertainment figures selected for the party’s campaign council ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Abraham clarified her position on Thursday, September 17, shortly after the campaign council list circulated publicly, saying she was not part of any campaign council and had decided to stay away from politics.
Her name appeared under the Lagos APC Campaign Council’s Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate alongside several prominent actors and musicians.
In a statement posted on her Instagram Story and subsequently reported by several Nigerian news organisations, Abraham said she was not a member of a campaign council and reiterated that she had recently decided to remain outside politics.
She asked members of the public to disregard reports suggesting that she had joined a campaign committee.
**Abraham's name appeared among 33 entertainment figures**
The controversy followed the release of a 33-member Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate as part of the Lagos APC campaign structure.
The list included well-known personalities from Nigeria’s film and music industries, among them veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actresses Eniola Badmus and Bimbo Akintola, and Fuji musicians Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Abass Akande Obesere and Adewale Ayuba.
Other entertainers listed included Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello; Saheed Balogun; Bukky Wright; Fathia Balogun; Yinka Quadri; Small Doctor; Malaika and Osupa.
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Toke Benson-Awoyinka was named director of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, while Kosoko was listed as co-director and Badmus as deputy director.
Abraham was listed simply as a member.
The broader campaign structure was released on Thursday through the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre and was scheduled to be formally inaugurated on Friday, September 18, at the APC Secretariat on ACME Road in Ikeja.
**Actress says she is staying out of politics**
Although some media reports described Abraham's response as a rejection of an APC appointment, her statement went further by disputing her membership of the campaign structure itself.
She said she was staying out of politics and told the public to disregard her inclusion in any campaign committee.
At the time of publication, reports reviewed by **Tokenpress** did not establish whether Abraham had been consulted or had consented before her name appeared on the campaign list.
That distinction is significant because appearing on a political campaign list does not by itself establish that the person concerned accepted the role.
Abraham's public clarification therefore represents her stated position on the matter.
Abraham previously backed Tinubu
The actress is no stranger to political debate in Nigeria.
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Abraham publicly supported Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who contested on the APC platform and subsequently became president.
Her support generated considerable discussion and criticism on social media, with the actress defending her decision at the time.
Her latest statement, however, indicates that she does not intend to participate in the current campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development also highlights the prominent role entertainers continue to occupy in Nigerian political campaigns.
Political parties have frequently enlisted actors, musicians and other public figures in campaign activities, particularly in areas involving entertainment, communications and voter mobilisation.
The Lagos APC list reflects that approach, drawing heavily from established personalities in Nollywood and the Fuji music industry.
However, Abraham has made clear that her name should not be interpreted as evidence of her participation.
As political preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, her clarification separates her current position from her previous public political involvement and leaves the Lagos APC campaign council proceeding without her publicly acknowledged participation.
**Abraham's name appeared among 33 entertainment figures**
The controversy followed the release of a 33-member Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate as part of the Lagos APC campaign structure.
The list included well-known personalities from Nigeria’s film and music industries, among them veteran actor Jide Kosoko, actresses Eniola Badmus and Bimbo Akintola, and Fuji musicians Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Abass Akande Obesere and Adewale Ayuba.
Other entertainers listed included Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello; Saheed Balogun; Bukky Wright; Fathia Balogun; Yinka Quadri; Small Doctor; Malaika and Osupa.
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Toke Benson-Awoyinka was named director of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, while Kosoko was listed as co-director and Badmus as deputy director.
Abraham was listed simply as a member.
The broader campaign structure was released on Thursday through the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre and was scheduled to be formally inaugurated on Friday, September 18, at the APC Secretariat on ACME Road in Ikeja.
**Actress says she is staying out of politics**
Although some media reports described Abraham's response as a rejection of an APC appointment, her statement went further by disputing her membership of the campaign structure itself.
She said she was staying out of politics and told the public to disregard her inclusion in any campaign committee.
At the time of publication, reports reviewed by **Tokenpress** did not establish whether Abraham had been consulted or had consented before her name appeared on the campaign list.
That distinction is significant because appearing on a political campaign list does not by itself establish that the person concerned accepted the role.
Abraham's public clarification therefore represents her stated position on the matter.
Abraham previously backed Tinubu
The actress is no stranger to political debate in Nigeria.
Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Abraham publicly supported Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who contested on the APC platform and subsequently became president.
Her support generated considerable discussion and criticism on social media, with the actress defending her decision at the time.
Her latest statement, however, indicates that she does not intend to participate in the current campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development also highlights the prominent role entertainers continue to occupy in Nigerian political campaigns.
Political parties have frequently enlisted actors, musicians and other public figures in campaign activities, particularly in areas involving entertainment, communications and voter mobilisation.
The Lagos APC list reflects that approach, drawing heavily from established personalities in Nollywood and the Fuji music industry.
However, Abraham has made clear that her name should not be interpreted as evidence of her participation.
As political preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, her clarification separates her current position from her previous public political involvement and leaves the Lagos APC campaign council proceeding without her publicly acknowledged participation.Continue with Tokenpress
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