Reality TV star Chizzy Francis has spoken out in defence of his friend and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, urging people to stop attacking her online.
Naijaonpoint reports that his statement comes after reports surfaced that Phyna was involved in a violent altercation at a hotel in Abuja on Tuesday morning.
The fight, which reportedly began inside her room, spilled into the hotel lobby and drew the attention of guests and staff.
Witnesses said the dispute started over ₦200,000 and soon turned physical as tempers rose.
The situation worsened when more people joined in, forcing hotel security to call the police.
Officers allegedly used tear gas to restore order and took Phyna and others involved to the police station for questioning.
Reacting to the incident, Chizzy, in a tweet on Tuesday night, said Phyna is human, grieving the loss of her sister, and deserves kindness and respect rather than hate.
He called on the public to show empathy instead of jumping to conclusions about her recent actions.
He wrote: “Defending PHYNA isn’t optional. She’s human, she’s grieving, and she deserves respect. Bullying her online won’t make you stronger, it’ll just show how weak you are. Choose kindness, or choose to be ignored.
“To everyone jumping to conclusions and criticizing PHYNA let’s take a step back. We’ve all been through tough times, and we don’t know what someone’s dealing with behind closed doors. She just lost her sister, and the last thing she needs is hate. Let’s focus on spreading love and support instead. We don’t know what we’d do in her shoes. Let’s be kind.”
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