…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has disclosed the reason for her absence on the microblogging platform, Twitter.
According to Naija News, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State deleted all campaign posts on her social media pages after the opposition party lost the election, which fans were quick to notice.
Funke also stayed away from Twitter during and after the election, however, a fan queried the actress about her absence from the app following her recent comeback and she gave a hilarious response.
The fan had asked why she had stayed away from the platform, to which Funke replied that people on the app insult others too much, so she had to stay off it.
Campaign Silence and Post-Election Response
Meanwhile, Funke Akindele had broken her silence following the party’s defeat at the poll.
In a statement via Instagram on Monday, Funke expressed appreciation to everyone who supported her during the campaign period.
The actress noted that the journey to the ballot was a learning curve for her and she sincerely did not regret taking the huge step.
She also encouraged Nigerians not to give up on the country following the outcome of the elections.
Analysis and Commentaries
Funke Akindele, a well-known Nollywood actress and former deputy governorship candidate for the PDP in Lagos State, has given an explanation for her absence on Twitter.
It is common knowledge that social media platforms are often fraught with negativity and trolling, and it appears that Funke chose to stay away from Twitter to avoid this.
Her decision is understandable, as many people, especially those in the public eye, have been subjected to online abuse and harassment.
The actress recently broke her silence following the defeat of the PDP at the polls.
She expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported her during the campaign period and stated that she did not regret taking the bold step of running for office.
Funke’s positive attitude and encouragement for Nigerians not to give up on the country in the face of election defeat are admirable.
In conclusion, Funke Akindele’s decision to stay away from Twitter to avoid negativity is a commendable move in a world where social media platforms can be breeding grounds for hate speech and trolling.
Her message of positivity and encouragement for Nigerians not to lose faith in their country following the outcome of the elections is a welcome one.