Ambassadors Action Sparks Controversy
Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi popularly known as Mandy Kiss a social media influencer and the recently appointed Lagos State antidrug abuse ambassador has caused a significant stir after facilitating the arrest of a fellow influencer Opeyemi Oyindamola and her mother for alleged online trolling .
The duo known online as Mummyanddaughter982 were taken into custody following a prolonged social media feud with Mandy Kiss The arrest reportedly took place in Ondo State where Mandy Kiss arrived by car to confront the mother and daughter .
In a video shared on her Instagram account on a recent Saturday Mandy Kiss was seen with the mother and daughter seated in her vehicle visibly pleading with an angry Kiss She later shared a photograph showing Oyindamola and her mother standing in what appeared to be a police station .
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The Roots of the Dispute
The conflict between the parties escalated shortly after Mandy Kiss gained widespread attention for announcing a controversial plan to attempt a Guinness World Record by sleeping with 100 men This declaration sparked immediate public outrage and calls for her arrest Although the GWR distanced itself and Kiss later retracted the statement as a joke the damage to her public image was significant .
Opeyemi Oyindamola and her prophetess mother were among the prominent critics of Mandy Kiss’s actions In a video addressing the controversial plan the mother and daughter duo had publicly vowed to report Kiss to God stating that her actions were destroying children and that they would not allow her to spoil this nation .
Mandy Kiss responded to the criticism in a fiery Instagram video mocking and insulting the duos appearances and delivering a stark warning You know this is the second video you are doing about me If you do another video and mention my name I will travel down to Ondo or Ekiti where you live and beat the two of you Dont ever advise me again she warned This confrontation was ultimately followed by the reported arrest .
The AntiDrug Ambassador Appointment
The timing of the arrest further complicated an already contentious public discussion surrounding Mandy Kiss’s new role On September 30 it was reported that the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development Mobolaji Ogunlende had appointed her as an ambassador for the Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse LASKADA initiative .
The Commissioner explained the rationale for the appointment citing Mandy Kiss’s large social media following of over 402000 as a vital tool for reaching young people The governments stance was that it needed to collaborate with those who can reach a wide audience viewing the appointment as part of an effort to reform and encourage youths to change their ways .
Government Responds to the Controversy
The reported arrest carried out by a stateappointed antidrug ambassador drew immediate attention Gbenga Omotoso the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy addressed the situation He defended the governments initial decision to appoint Kiss explaining that it was based on an assessment of her potential to be a positive influence on young people .
Omotoso emphasized that the appointment did not grant her immunity from human flaws or necessarily indict the state He reiterated the Lagos State Governments commitment to reformation We wont condemn ours is to reform encourage people to do better than they are doing he said The Commissioner further noted that while it was unfortunate if Kiss had acted badly the government would continue to encourage young people who wish to change their ways .
This incident has amplified the debate over the selection criteria for publicfacing roles and the responsibilities that come with such positions especially when the appointee has a controversial history and a large platform .
Disclaimer
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