Mercy Eke Apologizes After Social Media Handler Calls BBNaija Housemate Onyeka a "Gold Digger"

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In an unexpected turn of events, reality star Mercy Eke has issued a public apology after her social media handler sparked controversy by labeling Big Brother Naija housemate Onyeka a “gold digger.”

The now-deleted tweet accused Onyeka of being with fellow contestant Ozee Mbadiwe for his wealthy background, stating: “Onyeka the Mbadiwe gold digger... sorry to burst your bubbles there’s no gold in the twins… #BBnaija.”

The tweet quickly ignited outrage among fans, who criticized the harsh words and questioned Eke’s involvement in the drama. In response, Mercy Eke took to social media to clarify that the tweet was not her doing and that she has moved on from anything related to Big Brother Naija.

"Can’t believe I’m waking up to this on my birthday,” she wrote. Eke explained that her social media handler, who was meant to focus on birthday-related content, went rogue and became involved in this season’s Big Brother Naija drama. "I have left everything BBN behind for Christ’s sake!" she emphasized, noting her disappointment and embarrassment over the situation.

Despite the incident, Eke chose not to tag the handler to avoid further backlash or bullying from fans, although she made it clear that the behavior was highly unprofessional. She ended her statement with an apology to "Team Onyeka," ensuring that the tweet does not reflect her views or feelings toward Onyeka or the current BBNaija housemates.

Fans have since praised Eke’s mature handling of the situation, though the incident has once again highlighted the potential pitfalls of social media management in the world of high-profile celebrities.

Source: DP

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