Popular on-air personality, Dotun, has reacted strongly to the recent reconciliation between Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and her former husband, Olakunle Churchill.[/b]
The reunion, which surfaced online after Tonto shared a forgiveness message directed at Churchill, has continued to generate massive reactions across social media platforms.
Reacting publicly, Dotun made it clear that, in his personal opinion, Tonto should not be portrayed as the victim in the situation, despite the emotional display of reconciliation.
According to the media personality, while forgiveness is important, the narrative surrounding the breakdown of the marriage has, for years, placed Churchill in a negative light.
Dotun argued that if genuine forgiveness must take place, Churchill is the one who deserves it most, considering the damaging stories, public accusations, and labels that followed him long after the marriage ended.
In his words, he tweeted:
“Tonto is not the victim here. Yes, she forgave, but I think if anyone needs to forgive anyone here, it’s Churchill.
She might have been in the marriage, but I wish her forgiveness note was more detailed, especially in addressing the labels and tags. The stigma and reputation attached to that man will never be erased.”
Dotun further acknowledged that while Tonto played her own role in the marriage, public statements carry weight and long-term consequences, especially when made during emotionally charged situations.
He criticised what he described as the lack of depth and accountability in her forgiveness message, noting that it failed to properly address the serious allegations previously made against Churchill.
According to him, those accusations contributed significantly to the damage done to Churchill’s reputation and personal brand over the years.
His comments have since sparked intense debate online, with many social media users divided in their opinions.
While some agreed with Dotun, stating that Churchill’s name was dragged for years and deserves public clarification, others came to Tonto’s defence, insisting that forgiveness is a personal act that does not require public explanations.
Dotun concluded by stressing that forgiveness goes beyond simple words, especially when public stigma and lasting reputational damage are involved, urging people to consider the long-term effects of public accusations.