The Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has denied appointing Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh as its Peace Ambassador.
Executive Secretary of the commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, who made the clarification in a statement in Jos on Saturday, said the actress, who is the founder of Tonto Dikeh Foundation, visited the commission and expressed her readiness to partner with NCPC in promoting peaceful co-existence in the country.
He said “NCPC wishes to state in categorical terms that the commission did not appoint Tonto Dikeh as its Peace Ambassador.
“The founder of Tonto Dikeh Foundation only visited the commission and expressed her willingness and interest in partnering with us in the area of peace building.
“She equally cashed in on the visit to commend me for my positive and relentless peace initiatives across the country.
“But we are surprised by her claims of being officially appointed as ambassador of peace by this great commission which has gone viral in the media.
“The Commission frowns at this claim, which is a clear misrepresentation of what transpired.
“This was not part of her visit, therefore, this claim by her is spurious, unfounded, and should be discarded and seen by all Nigerians as a figment of her imagination.”
Tonto had took to her Instagram page announcing her appointment on Friday, amd sought for her fans prayer to succeed in her new role.
