Phyna Blasts President Tinubu Over Benue Visit, Stirring Online Debate
Reality TV star Phyna has ignited a firestorm on social media after voicing her anger over President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the Yelwata community in Benue State.
The community was recently devastated by an attack from suspected herdsmen, which tragically claimed the lives of over 200 people. During his visit, President Tinubu met with some of the victims in a hospital.
However, Phyna questioned who exactly the President visited, expressing skepticism about the authenticity of the hospital visit photos and criticizing the red carpet treatment afforded to the President there.
In a post on X, she suggested the images were doctored, writing, “There were no victims in Yelwata, they were all killed and burnt alive. Who are those in the hospital that the President went to visit standing on a red rug? Why are you doing a photoshop to make us angrier? Nigeria has failed us.”
Her comments sparked a wave of mixed reactions online. Some praised her for speaking out boldly, while others accused her of chasing attention and misunderstanding the situation.
Here’s a sample of reactions from X:
- @kakanfo: “How do you know they all died? Are you one of the killers?”
- @legalyz: “There were victims, don’t spread misinformation.”
- @TheDecapitator: “Chasing clout again with the Benue issue?”
- @Mrprosper: “We’re doomed. Over 200 killed but they’re visiting hired patients in the hospital. God have mercy.”
- @Agatha/SMM: “It’s so sad and frustrating.”
- @Tessy October: “There were survivors as well as those burnt. Some in those pictures survived previous attacks before Yelwata.”
Phyna’s reaction has certainly stirred the pot, highlighting the deep emotions and divisions surrounding the tragic events in Benue.