Nollywood filmmaker and box office star Toyin Abraham has vowed to take legal action against Nigerians who persist in trolling her children and husband online.
This decision comes in the wake of severe backlash on Twitter, where she has been heavily criticized following the country’s ongoing hardships, which many attribute to her political endorsement from last year.
The backlash intensified late last night, with Nigerians expressing frustration over current economic and social challenges, blaming Abraham for endorsing President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.
Abraham defended her support for Tinubu, stating that she believed in his vision for the country and has never received any financial compensation from either President Tinubu or Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. She insisted that her support was driven by genuine admiration and love for them.
During an emotional Instagram Live session, Abraham broke down in tears, vowing to confront those attacking her four-year-old son, Ireoluwa Ajeyemi. “Stop cursing my son. I won’t keep quiet anymore,” she declared, expressing her distress over the personal attacks on her family.”
She emphasized that she has always been against bullying and has consistently advised her fans to refrain from such behavior.
Highlighting her efforts to help others through the proceeds from her cinema projects, Abraham underscored her commitment to using her platform for good. However, the constant trolling has pushed her to the brink, prompting her to promise legal repercussions for those responsible for her anguish.
In an effort to mitigate the situation, Abraham issued a stern warning to her fans who were retaliating against the trolls on her behalf. She urged them to stop using her name to create fan pages that perpetuate bullying or cursing .“I am strengthened by the Lord, and I am not moved by any curse, abuse, or bully from trolls,” she stated, reaffirming her resilience in the face of online harassment.”
The controversy further escalated when a troll made a derogatory comment about fellow actress Funke Akindele on Abraham’s comment section, suggesting that Akindele would imitate her post within 12 hours. This comment, made by a user identified as @sleek_young, was swiftly condemned by Abraham, who reprimanded the troll for stoking unnecessary rivalry.
As the situation continues to unfold, Toyin Abraham’s outburst has sparked a wave of reactions, with many debating the ethics of political endorsements by celebrities and the extent of online harassment they face.