Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed that she has forgiven Olakunle Churchill, her ex-husband for the sake of their son, King Andre.
Recall that the pair became a subject of controversy when Dike made a number of outrageous allegations against her ex after their messy divorce in 2017.
This had included claims that he was into internet fraud and lasts “40-seconds in bed.”
But during an Instagram live interview with renowned journalist, Dele Momodu; the controversial actress disclosed that she has forgiven Olakunle Churchill while speaking on the significance of forgiveness.
Dikeh explained that forgiving others is a virtue that she has come to emulate for her own personal growth and progress not because of the other party. She also made reference to the bible, noting that God forgives those who forgives others.
Tonto Dike’s statement on forgiveness
“A man I love and respect always, talked to me about forgiveness and I have come to realize that forgiveness is not about the next person,” Dikeh said.
“I know that forgiveness is not about the next person but the explanation I got recently really wowed me. It says I have forgiven you not because you have to be forgiven. I have forgiven you because I do not want to put myself in a place of stagnation when it comes to growth; I do not want to put myself in a place of stagnation. When it comes to love, i do not want to put myself in a place of warship, progressing, my career.
“Forgiveness is a whole lot and I only just realized that the bible says that if we do not forgive; God cannot forgive us. All these things are in the bible but it never really made an impact to me until someone really explained it.
“So today I would tell you that for me it comes really easy. I forgive alot but I just don’t like to get provoked by the things that you do after it. I think forgiveness is an essential for ones growth”
Tonto Dikeh went on to say that although she has forgiven those who hur her; she would rather not have a relationship with them again.
When asked if she has forgiven her son’s father, she stated that she has and wishes him the best.
“Oh yes, especially him. I forgive him and wish him the best, for my son’s sake. I do. Why not?”