Phyna’s Family Tables N5 Billion Claim Against Dangote Group Over Sister’s Accident
Benin — The family of Big Brother Naija winner Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has formally presented a sweeping list of demands to the Dangote Group. Through their legal representatives, the Otabor family is requesting lifelong care and a monumental compensation package of N5 billion for Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, who was gravely injured in a recent accident.
In a detailed petition obtained by PulseNets, dated August 18, 2025, Eko Solicitors & Advocates set out a 15-point settlement framework on behalf of Ruth, Phyna, and the wider Otabor family. The lawyers described the incident as a “heinous and dastard accident”, insisting that the demands were anchored on what they termed a “holistic appraisal of its devastating impact on Ruth, her two children, and the family at large.”
Key Settlement Demands Presented
The document, reported by PulseNets, highlights extensive measures intended to guarantee immediate medical relief as well as long-term security for the victim. Among the most notable stipulations are:
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Medical Evacuation Abroad: The family insists Ruth must be flown “with utmost alacrity” to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India, where she would undergo “comprehensive restorative healthcare.” The request explicitly includes vaginal reconstruction surgery, underscoring the deeply personal severity of her injuries.
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Lifelong Monthly Stipend: The Dangote Group is expected to provide Ruth with N6 million monthly for life, subject to biennial reviews tied to the U.S. Dollar exchange rate.
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Lump-Sum Compensation: A one-off payment of N5 billion is being sought to cover “permanent disability, upkeep of her children, and the ripple impact on the family.”
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Accessible Housing and Mobility: The demand also requires Dangote to build a handicap-friendly residence in a central city location, provide a specialised vehicle, and procure an automated wheelchair of global best standard, with an annual review and a maximum seven-day replacement guarantee if any fault arises.
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Children’s Future and Livelihood: The settlement calls for full scholarships for Ruth’s two children and the creation of a sustainable family business to ensure long-term stability.
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Caregiver Support: The Otabor family further requests that the company facilitate travel for Ruth’s mother and siblings so they can accompany and monitor her treatment in India.
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Legal Fees: Finally, the solicitors demand 7.5% of the entire settlement figure, equivalent to N375 million, as payment for legal services rendered.
Phyna as Chief Negotiator
Sources close to the matter told PulseNets that Phyna will personally spearhead discussions on behalf of the family as their chief negotiator moving forward.
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At the time of filing this report, the Dangote Group has not issued any official statement in response to these demands. Observers noted that the case starkly illustrates both the enduring trauma caused by road accidents and the complex legal negotiations that often follow when corporate entities are involved.
