Dare Babalola
Actress Tonto Dikeh has come out swinging in response to widespread criticism sparked by a viral video showing her conducting a deliverance session on a student during a recent visit to a school.
The evangelist defended her actions as a genuine attempt to pray for the well-being of the pupils.
The video triggered a flurry of reactions on social media, with notable personalities like comedian I Go Save raising questions about the context and appropriateness of the prayer session.
In a statement posted on her Instagram page, Dikeh said she’d rather take the heat than silence her faith.
She stressed her commitment to openly expressing her religious beliefs despite negative reactions, noting that she remains resolute even when faced with mockery or insults.
The actress described the backlash as part of a spiritual struggle, stating that the opposition she faces is not from people but from spiritual forces.
She wrote, “The assignment God has placed upon me is too important to get distracted. My eyes are on Jesus and He needs no one to defend His name.
“I, Evangelist Tonto Dikeh, would rather be mocked, ridiculed, or even slain than silence the name of the One who saved me. I refuse to hide God to protect my image before mere mortals.
“If it comes to it, I will wear mockery like perfume and carry reproach like a crown, because He is worth it all. I love you all (the good, the ugly, and the bad). The world is not fighting me, the kingdom of hell is, and I understand this. So no hate over here, we battle on our knees in prayer. That’s where true strength is forged and true victories are won.”
