Blessing CEO: Endless Struggles of a Self-Proclaimed Relationship Coach

By Benjamin Njoku

Relationship coach Blessing Okoro, known as Blessing CEO, is attempting to clear her name amid ongoing controversy over her breast cancer claims.

In late March, Blessing posted videos in which she said she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and required urgent surgery, possibly an amputation, to halt the spread of the disease. She also appealed to the public for financial assistance, citing the high cost of treatment.

“At this point, I urgently need surgery… to determine how far the tumour has gone, and whether one or both breasts will be affected,” she said in one video.

Since then, new legal issues have emerged. On Wednesday, she was re‑arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on a fresh six‑count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charge alleges that she obtained money through false pretence and retained the proceeds. The commission claims she defrauded the public of N13 million through a fabricated cancer claim and falsified medical documents presented for donations. Several petitions, including one from the Nigeria Cancer Society, have advanced the case.

This followed less than 24 hours after she was granted N10 million bail on Tuesday in a separate N69.1 million tenancy fraud case.

In an Instagram post from detention, Blessing said she had spent 26 days in EFCC custody and has now been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending bail. She pleaded not guilty to all charges.

“I’m in high spirits. Cancer drama, 13 million donated and the girl we say I doctored her result… 2nd time going to prison, 1st time was 2022, alleged defamation and cyber bullying. So second time In Kirikiri correctional center na him be say I go gats to contest for president,” she wrote.

Despite the setback, she remains defiant: “Remember say if God uses you, he needs to put you through fire like Yakubu so I go mange because this story is my biggest breakthrough.. Watch God turn this into a big stepping stone. Just put me in your prayers, I am coming back stronger,” she stated.

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