Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 finalist, Precious Ashiogwu Dede, popularly known as Dede, has dismissed claims that regional bias cost her the grand prize at the show’s finale on Sunday, October 4, 2025.

Dede, who finished as the first runner-up, maintained that the winner, Imisioluwa Opeyemi Ayanwale, emerged victorious purely on merit and through genuine fan support.

Imisi was crowned the winner of the reality show, walking away with the N150 million grand prize.

Speaking with The Guardian at the prize presentation ceremony held at MultiChoice Nigeria’s office in Ilupeju, Lagos, Dede stated that voting patterns were driven by love from fans rather than regional affiliation.

“I don’t think it had anything to do with region. It’s about votes—she got the highest votes, and she won. So, she deserves it,” she said.

Her remarks came in response to comments by the media aide to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, who alleged that Dede’s loss was influenced by regional politics rather than a fair voting process.

Dede, who hails from Delta State, expressed optimism about her post-show career, noting that she is open to opportunities in acting and other areas of the creative industry.

“Everything amazing, everything we don’t know, everything we’ve never seen—that’s what I’m bringing,” she said confidently.

When asked about reconnecting with her family after leaving the BBNaija house, she smiled and replied, “Yeah, absolutely.”