Some Nigerians have expressed their anger following the tragic death of the co-founder of a tech startup firm, Bumpa, Adetunji Opayele, also known as Teejay,
The 31-year-old was involved in an accident on March 4, 2025, while riding his power bike on his way from the gym along Ozumba Mbadiwe in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The driver, Biola Adams-Odutayo, reportedly failed to yield the right of way while merging onto the expressway, striking Teejay and leaving him unconscious on the road.
The incident sparked widespread anger, with over 35,000 Nigerians signing a petition on Change.org, demanding justice as of the time of filing this report.
The petition accuses Adams-Odutayo, who is a healthcare professional, of failing to assist Teejay, despite his critical condition, claiming that when asked for help, she stated she did not want blood to stain her car.
As a result, bystanders attempted to get Teejay to a hospital, but several medical facilities allegedly refused to treat him.
He was eventually admitted to another hospital, where he was declared dead after midnight.
Adams-Odutayo, was arrested and charged with reckless driving but was released on bail.
Many Nigerians are calling for more severe charges, including manslaughter, rather than the reckless driving charge.
Petitioners have also demanded that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice oversee a thorough investigation and ensure proper prosecution.
On Twitter (X), many users shared their outrage. iamrenike tweeted, “Biola Adams-Odutayo took my friend from me. She hit him with her car and refused to take him to the hospital because she didn’t want blood to stain her car seats. Now she’s trying to escape justice. Please sign this petition.”
DavidLawani pointed out the hypocrisy, writing, “It’s shocking that she’s also in the health sector and could have helped if she wanted to.”
Wohswobi shared a poignant reminder of the consequences of negligence: “A brilliant life was stolen by negligence. Adetunji Opayele (Teejay), the co-founder of Bumpa, was left to die. Kindly sign and share this petition to demand justice.”
Some voices focused on Adams-Odutayo’s lack of empathy, particularly given her healthcare background.
SeyiOwolabi9 noted, “Teejay was coming from a gym, not a club. Yet, someone drove recklessly and killed him, refusing to help. No empathy, even as a health professional.”
JachimmaNN was equally outraged, writing: “This wicked woman cannot go scot-free after killing Teejay. The rich get away with too much in this country. What kind of person has no regard for human life?!”
Many users shared their frustrations with Nigerian hospitals, where Teejay was reportedly rejected by multiple facilities before being admitted. iamtherealOG questioned the practice: “What exactly is the rationale behind hospitals rejecting patients that need urgent medical attention? This has cost a lot of lives!”
AdoraNwodo wrote, “As we talk about Biola Adams-Odutayo being reckless and wicked, let’s also talk about the foolishness of Nigerian hospitals. Accident victims are turned away because of police reports. Shouldn’t you save the life first?”