Reality TV star Josephina Ijeoma Otabor a.k a Phyna has voiced frustration over the economic situation in Nigeria while also questioning the payment structure of the Lagos ride-hailing scheme LagRide.
In a video shared online, Phyna said Nigerian youths need to become more active ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that rising living costs are becoming unbearable.
According to her, the hardship many Nigerians face has motivated her to start speaking more openly about governance and policies.
“It is time for a better government. Our vote must count. We really have to start getting angry now,” she said, adding that she plans to use her platform to advocate for change before the next elections.
Phyna calls out LagRide
Phyna also questioned the financial terms of a LagRide initiative that requires drivers to make weekly payments for vehicles provided under the program.
She explained that while she initially considered helping some people join the scheme by paying the reported ₦50,000 entry requirement, she became concerned after learning that drivers allegedly need to remit about ₦450,000 weekly.
The reality star argued that the amount seems excessive, especially considering competition from other ride-hailing platforms.
“How are you helping the Nigerian youth with a ₦450,000 weekly drop-off?” she asked.
LagRide was launched by the Lagos State Government to create jobs and modernize ride-hailing services in Lagos.
She said in part …
“It is time for a better government. Our vote must count. This is March and we have to start getting angry now. We really have to start getting angry now. so since we are here now i have decided to start opting out things that are factual in nigeria against the 2027 election because i had already promised myself that i’ll be very active in the 2027 election because i’m tired of the way i’m spending money i’m tired of how life has been rent everything is too much and as a nigerian youth i am fully going to use my platform my voice to say what I feel is good. Whether you like it or not. You don’t need to like me on this net and I don’t give a….”
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“It’s time for a better government. Our votes must count in 2027. Nigerians really have to start getting ∆ngry now.”
— Phyna BBNaija
pic.twitter.com/umZQj9T5lK— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 11, 2026
