Ossai argued that Dede was deliberately prevented from winning because the winner of last edition also hailed from Delta.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ossai Ovie Success, media aide to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has accused the organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 of manipulating the outcome of the just concluded TV reality show.
He levelled the allegation on Monday in a now viral post he shared on his official X page.
TheNiche had earlier reported that BBNaija housemate, Opeyemi Ayanwale, better known as Imisi, emerged as winner of the show and won N150 million as grand prize.
A total of 29 housemates began the “10/10” edition which premiered on Saturday, July 26, but only nine of the reality stars featured in the grand finale.
Those who got to the final include Dede, Imisi, Isabella, Jason Jae, Kaybobo, Kola, Koyin, Mensan and Sultana.
However, the show proceeded to the usual routine of the last two housemates leaving Imisi and Dede as the last two. The show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, later declared Imisi the winner.
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Reacting to the announcement, Ossai expressed his displeasure, insisting that Dede, who finished as the first runner-up, was unfairly denied the top spot.
He argued that the show’s producers intentionally prevented another contestant from Delta State to emerge as winner, following Kellyrae’s victory in the previous season.
While analysing the show, Ossai said, “Dede was robbed by BBNaija organizers because Delta boy Kellyrae won last year’s season, so they didn’t want another Delta to win this year’s edition. She truly deserved the Big Brother Naija crown, not the second position’
“She ought to have been the winner, not because she’s from Delta, but because she made everyone who watched the show proud.
“I’ll be suing Big Brother Naija on behalf of Dede because the voting was rigged. I’m highly disappointed in this season.”
