Kate Henshaw reacts to backlash for hosting a fundraiser for APC

• Kate Henshaw, together with comedian Okey Bakassi had hosted a fundraiser for Hope Uzodinma, an APC governor in Imo State on Thursday night.
• Videos from the event went  viral online with many criticizing her for hosting an event for APC , especially after she claimed to be a staunch supporter of Labor party

Popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has found herself at the center of a social media storm after hosting a fundraising event for an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor.

In a video that quickly went viral, Kate Henshaw can be seen passionately rallying support for the Imo state governor, sparking mixed reactions from her fans and followers.

The actress, who had harshly attacked the APC government and was a devoted follower of the Labour Party government, shocked a lot of people by hosting the party.

On Thursday night, Kate Henshaw and comedian Okey Bakassi organized a fundraiser for Hope Uzodinma, an APC governor, in Owerri, Imo State.

The fundraising was held to collect funds for the governor, who is seeking for reelection to the governorship.

Okey Bakassi and Kate Henshaw hosting a fundraiser for Hope Uzodinma in Imo state.

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Kate Henshaw, who is known for her vocal opinions on social issues, wasted no time in addressing the backlash and sharing her thoughts on the matter.

As she defended herself, she mentioned that she and her colleague had received an invitation to hold a fundraiser, which she had accepted and that she didn’t see why so many people were upset about it.

She claims that her ability to constantly speak the truth as she perceives it sets her apart from other people.

“Someone called me this morning to check the X app.
I was invited to host a fundraiser alongside my colleague. I accepted, my prerogative.
What is the noise about?
The difference btw you and me is that I will still speak my truth as I see fit.
End of”.

“Coffee & water time Biko.
Let me wake myself up
It was a long night” She wrote.