Mercy Eke Reacts to Tragic Death of Phyna’s Sister, Calls Out Dangote Group

• Reality TV star Mercy Eke has mourned the death of Phyna’s sister, Ruth, who died from injuries sustained in a Dangote truck accident.

• Mercy expressed disappointment with the Dangote Group, saying the tragedy might have been avoided if the company had acted swiftly and shown compassion

Reality TV star Mercy Eke has expressed grief and disappointment following the heartbreaking passing of fellow Big Brother Naija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth.

In a heartfelt post, Mercy lamented that Ruth’s life might have been saved if the Dangote Group had acted with compassion after the accident involving one of its trucks.

She wrote: “I only wish Dangote Group had listened and embraced Ruth as their own. Had they acted swiftly with compassion, who knows what could have been?”

Phyna had previously revealed that her sister suffered devastating injuries after a Dangote truck accident, which left her battling for her life and undergoing multiple surgeries. Despite her resilience, Ruth sadly passed away, sparking widespread outrage and calls for corporate accountability.

In other news…. Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerian youths to register and vote in the 2027 elections, stressing that God will not choose leaders for the nation.

In a post on X, Obi described the voter’s card as the strongest weapon against bad governance and said the future of Nigeria rests on the youth. He urged citizens to elect leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character.

His post read …

“Do Not Sell Your Vote, Do Not Sell Your Future

Yesterday, I joined thousands of young people at the National Youth Rally marking the 40th Anniversary of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), hosted by the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka.

I reminded our youths that the task of nation-building rests on their shoulders. To build a better Nigeria, we must choose leaders with competence, capacity, compassion, and character. Ours is a richly blessed nation, yet we remain trapped in hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. Becoming President is not the disaster—the true disaster is when leaders lack the courage and integrity to make Nigeria work. We cannot continue on a path where leaders trade in lies while citizens go hungry.

I urge every young Nigerian, especially those just turning 18, to register and vote. Your voter’s card is your most powerful weapon against bad leadership. Do not sell your vote—for once you do, you have also sold your healthcare, your education, and your future. God has blessed Nigeria, but He will not descend to elect leaders for us. That responsibility is ours.

I thank Rev. Fr. Paschal Udo, the other priests present, the leadership of CYON, and above all our resilient youths for their commitment. Nigerian youths are no longer content with complaints—they are ready for action. Together, in honesty and determination, we will build the New Nigeria.

A New Nigeria is POssible. —PO”