Big Brother Naija reality TV star Mercy Eke has revealed that she routinely checks her partner’s phone, saying she is not the type to simply “go with the flow” when it comes to her relationship.
The reality star made the disclosure while responding to a question about whether she would check her partner’s phone or prefer to trust him without looking through his device.
According to Eke, she does check her partner’s phone, although she said she has so far not come across anything incriminating that would raise concerns about his activities.
“Because my partner would see this video… yeah, I would check his phone. I do check my partner’s phone,” she said.
She, however, appeared unsure of how she would react if she eventually discovered something suspicious on his device.
“Well, if I see anything on his phone… well, I don’t see anything on his phone, so I wouldn’t know what I would do,” she added.
Her comments have sparked interest because the issue of privacy, trust and access to a partner’s phone remains a subject of debate among couples, particularly in an era where much of people’s personal and social lives is conducted through mobile devices.
While some people regard checking a partner’s phone as an invasion of privacy, others see it as a way of seeking reassurance or confirming their suspicions when doubts arise in a relationship.
For Eke, however, her position appears to be straightforward: she is willing to look through her partner’s phone, but so far, she said, she has found no reason for alarm.
The former BBNaija housemate, who rose to prominence after featuring on the reality show, has remained a prominent personality in Nigeria’s entertainment and social media space, with her personal life and relationship views frequently attracting public attention.
Her latest revelation has once again placed the spotlight on the often-sensitive question of how much privacy partners should have in romantic relationships and whether checking a partner’s phone amounts to caution or a lack of trust.
