- BBNaija’s Pere has explicitly stated that himself and Mercy Eke are not in a romantic relationship.
- He pleaded with shippers to quit mentioning her name.
- Pere however appreciated their efforts for wanting a romantic relationship between himself and Mercy.
Pere Egbi, a reality TV star, revealed to his followers that he is neither dating or in an intimate relationship with Mercy Eke, another reality TV star.
This admission comes amid speculation that the two had a love relationship, as they have publicly professed love for each other both within the Big Brother house and during media interviews outside.
Despite getting gifts from followers, known as ‘shippers,’ who support their relationship, Pere stated today, November 29, that he and Mercy Eke are not dating.
In his statement, he said, “Dear shippers while I appreciate your efforts and care from inception, I would love to be clear on one thing I am not dating Mercy Eke. So please cease with the flowers mentioning her name. This is as concise as I can be.”
Shortly after his statement, fans and well-wishers flooded the comments section to express their reactions.
Reacting to the post:
@olakennyd: “I understand. When you get what you want you remember no dating. It’s a men’s thing.”
@ShanelSm11: “On behalf of mercenaries world wide pere we say thank you for leaving our mercy for us.”
@SweetAvril2: “Very well noted Pere. However, we knew from Day 1, that there was no ship, in any form, shape or size, lol. All most of us did was CRUISE and use your contents for DELULU, because why not? DELULU is the SOLULU they say. It was all for our entertainment and while the episodes has come to an end as expected. WE MOVE. Soldier go, Soldier come BARRACKS REMAIN.”
@Brightbhoy: “Make God no allow dem disgrace your fave outside oooo. cus see the disclaimer wey general Pere use take distance himself for Mercy.”
@NdukaIbekwe: “speculations and romours of these were ongoing, we the shippers are, we expected a permanent site in the relationship, however we go manage sha, we also appreciate una.”
@NdukaIbekwe: “This is as concise as i can remember it won’t be concise cux it will be a news for more than a month trending all over the place.”