Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, the Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, better known as Phyna, has raised alarm over what she described as the Dangote Group’s failure to keep its promise to send her younger sister, Ruth, abroad for urgent medical treatment.
Phyna made the accusation on Wednesday while giving fresh updates on the health condition of her sister. She explained that her sister’s situation has become very critical and needs urgent attention.
eelive.ng reports that Ruth was involved in a serious accident on August 13, 2025, close to Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. She was hit by a Dangote truck, which eyewitnesses alleged was being driven by an underage and unlicensed driver.
The crash happened only six days after Ruth’s graduation. The accident left her with severe injuries, leading to the amputation of her left leg. Doctors also warned that her right leg may be at risk if she does not get proper treatment on time.
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Phyna disclosed that after the accident, she entered into discussions with officials of the Dangote Group. According to her, the company initially agreed that Ruth should be flown to India for advanced medical care.
She explained that before the trip abroad could happen, Ruth was first transferred to Lagoon Hospital in Lagos. At that point, she was asked to provide a full medical report about her sister’s condition.
Phyna said she submitted the medical report immediately, but after doing so, officials of the Dangote Group changed their position. They informed her that they would first seek additional medical advice before taking any step on flying Ruth out.
The reality TV star added that later, the company requested another report from Lagoon Hospital to prove that Ruth’s case could not be handled locally.
Phyna stated that she has since provided the documents but has not received any clear response. According to her, the Dangote official who had been communicating with her has now ignored her messages for more than 24 hours.
She expressed worry that the delay is endangering her sister’s life, as doctors have warned that time is crucial.
In a long post on Instagram, Phyna appealed directly to Aliko Dangote, the founder of the Dangote Group, to intervene in the matter. She said Ruth’s life depends on immediate action and cannot be left to suffer from prolonged promises.
Her words, “My sister’s life must not be put at risk. She needs urgent care and it’s beyond what local hospitals can handle. Dangote must keep to their words.”
Phyna also explained that visiting her sister in person for the first time since the incident made her realize how bad the situation truly is. She stressed that her sister requires specialized care that is not available in Nigeria.
