“Seventeen Days Of Online Noise Have Achieved Little”- Real Estate Entrepreneur, Dr. Stephen Akintayo Shares His Thoughts On Ruth Otabor’s Demise

Dr. Stephen Akintayo, the Chief Executive Officer at Gtext Homes Limited, and CEO of Gtext Global Group has recently shared his thoughts on Phyna Otabor’s late sister Ruth Otabor who was hit by a Dangote Truck.

Stephen Akintayo questioned why
social media has turned the tragedy into a trending spectacle, with people monetizing videos and posts rather than demanding systemic reforms, while adding that the seventeen days of online noise have achieved little.

In his words:

*Social media has become a powerful tool in shaping public opinion, but the question remains: is it making people smarter or dumber? Recent events in Nigeria highlight how sensationalism often overshadows real solutions. For instance, in the case of the tragic Dangote truck accident, the focus on the company’s name and its billionaire owner has dominated conversations, while critical questions—such as insurance responsibility, road safety, and government accountability—are largely ignored.

In a civilized society, the immediate concern would be whether the truck was insured and if the victim’s family is receiving the best medical and financial support. Instead, social media has turned the tragedy into a trending spectacle, with people monetizing videos and posts rather than demanding systemic reforms. This mirrors the case of Mohbad, where noise overshadowed justice, allowing culprits to slip away.

The truth is, all trailers pose risks due to their size and cargo, which is why countries invest in strong federal roads and functional rail systems. Nigeria’s poor infrastructure forces companies like Dangote to rely on roads, making accidents inevitable. Yet, instead of holding government accountable for decades of failed infrastructure, the public channels its outrage at one businessman.

Seventeen days of online noise have achieved little. No one has pressed the insurance company to fulfill its obligations. No one has demanded that the police investigate the drivers to determine fault. Instead, the call is for Dangote to pay billions, as though that alone solves the problem. Even Dangote’s business suffers from the same incompetent governance that has crippled Nigeria for over 60 years.

True justice lies in ensuring the victim’s children receive full insurance benefits and in demanding structural reforms. Social media should be a tool for solutions, not just noise.

My condolences to the bereaved family. May Nigeria not fail us again.”

Source: Dr. Stephen Akintayo| Instagram

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