BBNAIJA: Phyna, Others Call For Prayers As Rico Swavey Battles For Survival After Car Crash

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Housemates of BBNaija, the hugely popular reality tv show Phyna, Alex, Bella, and others have taken to their social media platforms to request prayers for their fellow housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, who was involved in an auto crash.

The New Diplomat had reported that Alex, a co-housemate of Rico Swarvey had shared the sad news of his accident via her Twitter handle on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

According to her, the accident occurred “hours ago”, adding that the doctors were trying to resuscitate Rico Swavey as of the time she left the hospital.

Alex further asked fans to put Rico Swavey in their prayers, as he was in a critical position.

She also said that she was staying positive concerning the sad occurrence, as she also shared a screenshot of the tweet on her Instagram story.

Alex, however, did not state where the accident occurred or how it happened

The model tweeted, “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today.

He was involved in a ghastly accident hours ago and the doctors are still trying to resuscitate him as I just left the hospital. It’s really critical.

“I’m staying positive. #PrayForRicoSwavey”

Following her announcement, the winner of the last edition of the Reality Show Phyna has requested prayers for her fellow ex-housemate via her Twitter account @UnusualPhyna.

Phyna tweeted: ‘Prayers for Rico Swavey! May your recovery be swift and complete. God take control 🙏🏽 @iamricoswavey’

In the same vein, @BellaOkagbue wrote;’ Get well soon @iamricoswavey May God see you through during this time❤️❤️🙏🏽’ on her Twitter page.

Wathoni from BBNaija season 5 said, “Praying for healing and God’s mercies.”

Meanwhile, fans have also taken to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to wish the ex-housemate swift recovery.

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