Blessing CEO admits to faking cancer diagnosis for funds

Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, admitted to faking a breast cancer diagnosis to solicit financial donations from the public. In an interview with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, she explained that she misrepresented a non-cancerous breast lump as malignant to generate sympathy and financial support.

This confession followed months of public scrutiny regarding her claims. Blessing CEO stated that financial pressure from a dispute with Dr Onuoha Okeigwe, which attracted the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, prompted her to create the false narrative.

She revealed that while a lump was found during a medical examination, it was not cancerous. To initiate fundraising, she suggested selling personal belongings to meet her financial needs, leading the public to offer donations believing she was battling cancer.

However, donations ceased after VeryDarkMan questioned her diagnosis and demanded evidence.