Phyna said: "My Biggest Mistake Was Spending My BBNaija Prize Money On Family"

 

Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, who emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 7, recently shared her financial regret regarding the utilization of her N100 million prize money. In a recent live stream, she opened up about her post-BBN life in 2022.

Phyna expressed that her foremost financial regret revolves around allocating a significant portion of her prize money towards fulfilling family obligations rather than investing it for long-term benefits. She confessed that the absence of proper financial guidance led her to prioritize addressing family financial challenges over making strategic investments.

Regrettably, Phyna acknowledged that her decision to financially assist her relatives without considering potential investment opportunities was a mistake. She candidly admitted that her family members frequently sought financial aid, and she willingly extended her support without receiving any advice on preserving or growing her wealth.

Moreover, Phyna mentioned that she encountered family discord when she began declining financial requests, indicating a shift in her relatives' expectations. The situation worsened as her family members resorted to public criticism when she could no longer fulfill their financial demands.

With the depletion of her prize money, Phyna now finds herself grappling with the aftermath of her financial decisions, realizing the significance of prudent financial management. The absence of sustainable investments has left her to face the repercussions of her choices independently.

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Secures 100% In APC Presidential Primary In Gombe With 450,517

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu achieved a resounding victory in the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State. He garnered an impressive 450,517 votes, a result hailed by party officials as a unanimous affirmation of his candidacy.

His rival, in contrast, did not secure any votes during the election, highlighting the overwhelming endorsement of the President by the party's delegates in the state.

The process of tabulating the votes was closely overseen by representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), headed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Umar Mukhtar Gajiram. Additionally, security agency heads, election observers, and members of the press were present to ensure transparency.

Notable figures attending the collation center included the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, the APC gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jamilu Gwamna, as well as the party's candidates for senatorial and House of Representatives positions.

The event was graced by senior party officials, who praised the peaceful and well-organized nature of the primary, commending the orderly manner in which it was conducted.

This outcome solidifies President Tinubu's standing as the APC's chosen candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

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Incident Report: APC House of Representatives Primary Election – Ward G (D3), Agura/Iponmi

 

*Incident Report: APC House of Representatives Primary Election – Ward G (D3), Agura/Iponmi*

The APC House of Representatives primary election held in *Ward G (D3), Agura/Iponmi* was marred by intimidation, disruption, and alleged irregularities, making it a show of shame for the party’s internal democratic process.

*Key Issues Observed in Ward G (D3), Agura/Iponmi:*

1. *Intimidation of Members*  

   Genuine APC members in Ward G (D3) were allegedly threatened and intimidated to prevent them from participating freely in the voting process.

2. *Use of Non-Members to Disrupt the Process*  

   Individuals without valid APC membership slips were allegedly brought into Ward G (D3) to disrupt proceedings and interfere with the election.

3. *Presence of Fake Officials*  

   No official register was presented. Unknown persons posing as electoral officials conducted the exercise in Ward G (D3) without proper verification. Instead of following due process, they aligned the conduct of the election in favor of the camp of Hon. Jimi Benson.

4. *Outcome Under Fair Conditions*  

   Had the primary election been conducted in line with party guidelines, Hon. Abdul Karim Olugbenga Shittu would have emerged the winner, all things being equal.

*Implication:*  

These actions undermined the credibility of the primary election in *Ward G (D3), Agura/Iponmi*. The use of intimidation, fake officials, and non-members contradicts the APC’s stated commitment to direct primaries and internal democracy. We therefore call on the party leadership and the Appeal Committee to investigate this matter and take appropriate action to uphold justice and the integrity of the process.

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The Errors In The Counting Of The Votes In Ikorodu

 

As the last counting of the voter's numbers, it shows 210, and they end up writing 3,210 in the official election result that was kept away from the agents.

Moreso, the compound was empty when they finished counting the votes of both the 210 for Jimi and 33 for Shittu. It's a big surprise that I ended up seeing 3,210 votes.

The fact remains that the compound cannot contain 500 voters, to talk more than 1,000.

Democratic Abnormalities In Politics Have Gradually Become Normalized

 

It’s a pity that democratic abnormalities in politics have gradually become normalized. I’m still surprised that some people see another person contesting against their preferred candidate as a political crime. Even though JB may have more potential to defeat Hon. Shittu in the election, that does not deprive Hon. Shittu of his constitutional right to contest and represent his constituency. Obviously, JB has gained more political popularity because of his current status and the goodwill he has built among the people. However, the gentleman also has every right to contest as many times as possible as a legislator, as long as the people still want his service.

The Ikorodu political structure is not doing justice to the principles of democratic politics. Imagine two aspirants contesting in the same party primary election, yet party leaders openly endorsed one candidate against the other before the process even began. What kind of result should people expect from such a primary election? To be honest and unbiased, if yesterday’s election had been conducted based on credibility and fairness, JB might still have emerged victorious because of his popularity and the work he has done to win the hearts of many people. But the election conducted was nothing but a joke and not something worthy of praise. I personally drove round most of the locations where the election was conducted. There were no INEC officials present; party members themselves were fully in charge of the process. In fact, once they noticed you intended to vote for Hon. Shittu, they would chase you away openly and intimidate voters.

Most polling booth agents refused to append their signatures because of the irregularities observed, yet results were still recorded and announced. At Agbala Ward E3, for example, the votes recorded for JB at the polling point were not up to 300, but the final result announced suddenly reflected over 3,000 votes. Similar situations reportedly occurred across several polling units. This automatically describes the kind of democratic process being practiced in Ikorodu politics today. I have seen some people suggesting that the next step should be going to court. However, if I had the opportunity to advise Hon. Shittu, I would say going to court may not make much sense when the same political structure and leaders already see him as an outsider within the party. What Ikorodu APC truly needs now is a sincere review of its electoral process in order to protect the future of internal democracy and restore confidence among party members and the people.

The Right Way Election Suppose To Be Conducted And Announced

 

This is the proper and transparent manner through which a credible election process should be conducted and officially announced, not through manipulation, intimidation, or the coordinated involvement of non-members alongside compromised officials to disrupt and discredit the entire process.

Attached is the videographic evidence of the properly conducted Primary Election held in Kosofe Constituency yesterday day, serving as a clear contrast to the irregularities and compromised activities witnessed in Ward D3.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! VICTORY ASSURED!

 

*🥁 THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! VICTORY ASSURED! 🥁*

On behalf of the leadership and the entire membership of the Justice Forum (Ododolomaleke) and Shittu Progressive Alliance (SPA), we heartily congratulate and appreciate our leader and the people’s choice, *Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu,* on his well-deserved and overwhelming victory at the just-concluded APC Primary Election for the Federal House of Representatives, Ikorodu Federal Constituency despite all forms of manipulation, intimidation, and alleged irregularities encountered during the process.

Your courage, commitment, sacrifice, and unwavering belief in the progressive leadership of *Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu* once again demonstrated that the bond between the people and our principal remains strong, solid, and unbreakable.

Today’s massive turnout was not just a political gathering; it was a loud and clear statement of confidence, loyalty, and trust in purposeful and people-oriented representation.

We sincerely appreciate every ward member, party faithful, elders, youths, women, supporters, and volunteers who contributed immensely to the success recorded today. Your dedication, resilience, and steadfastness shall never go unrewarded.

Special appreciation goes to all our loyal supporters who stood firm, remained peaceful, organized, and committed throughout the exercise. Your sacrifices and belief in this movement continue to inspire hope for a greater Ikorodu Constituency.

To those who genuinely stood by us through thick and thin, may Almighty God reward your labor abundantly. May no weapon fashioned against you prosper, and may your homes continually experience peace, progress, favor, and divine upliftment.

As we move forward, let us remain united, focused, and committed to the ideals of development, inclusive representation, and progressive governance which *Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu* continues to embody.

Victory is always sweeter when achieved together and together, we shall continue to soar higher.

Thank you for standing firm. Thank you for believing. Thank you for keeping the Shittu spirit alive.

Long Live *Hon. Shittu!*

Long Live APC!

Long Live Ikorodu Federal Constituency!

Signed:🖊️

*Hon. Abdulkareem Olugbenga Shittu Media Team 🦅✨*

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BREAKING NEWS:

 

BREAKING NEWS:

Reliable information emerging from Bourdillon, Ikoyi residence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT), following a late-night meeting with South-West APC leaders yesterday, reveals the President’s deep displeasure over reports of internal party developments across the nation.

According to sources privy to the meeting, President Tinubu reportedly stated:

“I am a party constitutional democrat. Yes, I gave governors the privilege to coordinate and take charge of party affairs in their respective states, but I did not ask anyone to impose candidates indiscriminately.

Even where necessary, no one should be a judge in his own case.

"Where free and fair primary elections did not take place, I have directed the National Chairman and National Secretary to do the needful in restoring the integrity of the party.”

— PBAT, 15/05/2026.

The statement is already generating serious political conversations within APC circles, especially in states where allegations of imposition and manipulated primaries have dominated discussions ahead of the 2027 elections.