Social media has been on fire since October 27 2025, when Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke unveiled her dazzling orange Lamborghini Urus said to be worth around ₦400 million. What started as a simple flex video quickly exploded into one of the messiest political and celebrity sagas Nigeria has seen this year.
At exactly 14:12 GMT, influencer @amb_fegor dropped a seven-minute clip showing Mercy behind the wheel of the bright orange beast, dedicating it to her church and flaunting the interior with her signature “hard work pays” caption. But one line from the poster changed everything, he hinted that a “Delta leader” had funded the luxury ride instead of using the money to empower citizens. Within hours, the video had tens of thousands of views and the hunt for the mystery man began.
By the next morning, October 28, the internet detectives were already piecing clues together. A 111-second video by @General_Somto added fuel, claiming that Friday Osanebi, former Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, was the secret benefactor. The source alleged that Osanebi had sponsored Mercy’s “studies” abroad and financed her lavish lifestyle, a revelation that supposedly led to chaos at home.
Then came the bombshell that turned gossip into full-blown scandal. Around 11:37 GMT, the politician’s name and photo went viral on X (formerly Twitter). Barely an hour later, another video emerged, this time said to be from someone close to Osanebi’s wife detailing her dramatic response. The woman reportedly demanded the same ₦400 million spent on Mercy’s Lamborghini. In a stunning twist, Osanebi allegedly transferred the full amount. The wife, in turn, bought herself a new house, moved out with her three children, and filed for divorce. “Smart money woman,” one of the narrators called her, while social media erupted with laughter, shock, and wild applause.
By afternoon, Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop joined the conversation, posting a fiery Instagram video accusing Mercy of “wrecking a Delta man’s home.” He condemned reality-show stars who date married men, urging men to “protect their homes.” His words only intensified the debate, pulling in celebrities, feminists, and political commentators who all had opinions about money, morality, and misplaced priorities.
As the day unfolded, hashtags like #MercyLamboSaga and #OsanebiWife began trending, drawing hundreds of thousands of impressions. Delta indigenes expressed outrage online, arguing that while their state struggles with poor roads and unemployment, a politician was allegedly buying luxury cars for TV stars. Others, however, defended Mercy, insisting she owes no one an explanation for her success.
Through it all, Mercy Eke has maintained silence. Her pages remain active but without a single comment addressing the rumors. Friday Osanebi, too, has said nothing publicly, leaving Nigerians to connect dots and draw conclusions in real-time. Whether the story is exaggerated or entirely true, the timing, the receipts, and the reactions have cemented it as one of the most viral celebrity-political collisions of 2025.
As it stands, no official statement has been issued, but social media’s verdict is already written. In the court of public opinion, Mercy’s orange Lamborghini is more than a car, it’s the symbol of how quickly power, politics, and pleasure can collide in Nigeria’s ever-spinning gossip galaxy.
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