Blessing CEO Faces Mounting Legal Heat as EFCC, Police, Cancer Society Intensify Probe Over Alleged False Cancer Claims

The storm surrounding controversial social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has taken a more serious turn as multiple law enforcement agencies and the Nigerian Cancer Society intensify their probe into allegations of false cancer claims, forgery, and fraudulent fundraising.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Delta State Police Command have both confirmed receiving petitions and have commenced investigations into allegations that the relationship therapist doctored a medical report to solicit public donations under false pretences. The Nigerian Cancer Society has separately petitioned the EFCC, the Department of State Services, and the police, demanding thorough scrutiny of the matter.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Delta State, Edefa Bright, confirmed the development in a statement, saying, “We acknowledge the petitions; we are waiting for the complainants to come and give us their statement. We will thereafter investigate.”

Similarly, the Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, stated, “There was a petition submitted; we received it, and we are going to look into it. Whatever comes out of our findings will determine our next line of action.”

The controversy erupted after Blessing CEO announced that she had been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, a revelation that initially drew widespread sympathy and financial support from followers and fellow public figures. However, doubts quickly emerged over the authenticity of her claims, with critics pointing to inconsistencies and the absence of verifiable medical evidence.

The situation escalated dramatically when a woman named Deborah Mbara, a genuine breast cancer survivor based in Asaba, Delta State, accused Blessing CEO of altering her medical documents. According to a formal petition filed on behalf of Mbara by the law firm S.M. Anyanwu & Co, the influencer allegedly obtained Mbara’s medical records from Xinus Medical Diagnostics—where Mbara had been diagnosed in 2025—and altered them to claim the patient was suffering from stage four cancer.

The petition, dated April 8, 2026, and addressed to the EFCC, alleges that Blessing CEO used the falsified document to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians of over 300 million naira. “The fraudster, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka a.k.a Blessing CEO… used the same [altered report] to defraud innocent Nigerians who had donated well over 300 million naira for fake stage four cancer,” the petition stated. The document reportedly bears a “Received” stamp from the Executive Chairman’s Office of the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja.

The Nigerian Cancer Society has also waded into the matter, describing the alleged conduct as unethical and damaging to the fight against cancer in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its National Director of Publicity, Hon. Bashir Mohammed Ranccasu, the Society said it formally submitted petitions to the EFCC, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force. “Given the seriousness of the allegations and their potential impact on public trust, NCS has deemed it necessary to escalate the matter for thorough investigation in the interest of the general public and to prevent any negative precedent,” the statement read.

The Society stressed that cancer remains a life-threatening disease demanding sincerity and responsible handling, warning that any form of exploitation undermines the credibility of genuine patients and discourages support for those in real need.

In the face of mounting pressure, Blessing CEO has maintained a defiant stance. During an interview with social media influencer Egungun of Lagos, she insisted she owed no one an apology. “For what? Who did I hurt?” she asked. “I think I’m not a doctor and maybe I just passed the message that a doctor gave to me.” She attributed the stage four claim to possible miscommunication, adding that she was yet to receive a definitive cancer stage assessment from her oncologist.

On the issue of donations, she admitted raising 13 million naira, far less than the 100 million naira widely reported and the 300 million naira alleged in the EFCC petition. “The contributions I got was not up to hundred million, it’s thirteen million,” she said. She has refused to release her medical records publicly, insisting they remain private. “I can’t post my results online. It’s personal stuff,” she stated.

The backlash, however, has not subsided. Businessman Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, known as Oil Money, who claims to have donated 20 million naira, has issued a formal legal demand for a full refund within seven days or face legal action. Nollywood actress Georgina Onuoha has also condemned the influencer, describing her actions as unconscionable. “You told people you were critically ill and appealed to their empathy, and they responded with compassion and financial support. That is not a joke. That is deception,” Onuoha said, adding that the issue goes beyond attention-seeking to potential criminality.

Social media activist VeryDarkMan has also joined the calls for accountability, demanding that all contributors be refunded. As investigations by multiple agencies progress, Blessing CEO, who has a prior history of controversy including a 2019 incident involving false property ownership claims, now faces the prospect of criminal charges ranging from obtaining money under false pretences to forgery and cyberstalking.