BBNaija Season 11 gives Aikou and Flora a chance to regain grand-prize eligibility

Aikou and Flora have another route to the ₦160 million Big Brother Naija prize, but viewers will decide whether they can take it.

The housemates had been named the first Gambits of Season 11. That status guaranteed them places in the house until the finale, but it also made them ineligible for the grand prize. The organisers changed the terms during Sunday’s live eviction show with a new twist called “Operation Release the Gambit.”

Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu told viewers they could choose to reinstate Aikou, Flora or both. The vote gives the audience control over whether either housemate returns to the main competition for the ultimate prize.

Aikou and Flora earned their special positions earlier in the season through viewer voting. Flora received 29.38% of the vote to become the female Gambit, while Aikou won the male position with 9.10%. Ricky received 7.30%, and Abi received 6.07%.

The Gambit arrangement had offered guaranteed longevity in exchange for the loss of prize eligibility. The latest decision puts that trade-off back before viewers, who can now determine whether one or both housemates will regain a chance to win.

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Big Brother has one more twist for you tonight. Operation Release the Gambit begins immediately after the live show. The polls will open, and you will decide whether to release one or both of the Gambits, giving them the opportunity to play for the prize. The power is in your hands.