Actress Toyin Abraham has rejected her inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council, saying she is "staying out of politics" and asking the public to disregard her reported membership of the council.
The Punch Newspapers report, published on September 18, 2026, states that Abraham was listed as a member of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council but has since distanced herself from the appointment. In a statement attributed to her, Abraham said she was not a member of the council and asked the public to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise.
"I want to use this medium to say that I am staying out of politics," Abraham was quoted as saying. "I am an actress and I will remain focused on my career. Please disregard any report that makes me a member of any political campaign council."
The development comes amid ongoing public discussion about celebrity involvement in Nigerian politics. Abraham, a prominent Nollywood actress, has maintained a public profile that separates her personal brand from partisan political activity, though her name had appeared on the campaign council list.
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council is a political structure established to support the party's electoral activities in the state. Abraham's name appearing on such a list had generated attention given her status as a high-profile entertainer whose public statements are closely followed.
Abraham's rejection of the role highlights the tension that can exist between celebrity branding and political affiliation in Nigeria's entertainment industry. Some observers note that celebrities often find themselves linked to political structures without their consent, while others suggest the incident reflects broader patterns of political parties seeking to leverage celebrity influence.
The actress's statement represents a clear delineation between her professional identity and political activity. By asking the public to disregard her reported membership, Abraham has effectively closed the chapter on this particular speculation, at least for the present moment.
As of the publication of this report, no further official statement from the Lagos State All Progressives Congress regarding Abraham's alleged membership has been issued. The council's current composition and any potential revisions following Abraham's distancing remain unverified.
The story serves as a reminder of the extent to which public figures' names can appear in official structures without their involvement, and the importance of clarifying such associations when they arise.