Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, CEO of Karib Oil and Gas Limited, has demanded a refund of N20 million donated to social media influencer Blessing CEO for her cancer treatment. The demand follows a public dispute after Blessing, who announced in January that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, appealed for donations and stated she received N13 million—far less than the N100 million widely claimed online. She explained that her surgery was postponed due to online backlash, and that additional medical tests and post-operative care had increased her costs. Blessing declined to release her medical records, citing patient privacy and the risk of misinterpretation, while clarifying earlier references to stage 4 cancer as a "miscommunication."
Kariboye-Igbo's legal representatives, Gideon Ugochukwu Chambers, sent a letter dated April 3, 2026, asserting the donation was made based on what they now describe as false representations. The letter accuses Blessing of fraud and living a "fake life," and demands a full refund within seven days or face legal action. The controversy intensified when PM News confirmed that Blessing CEO had deactivated her Instagram account shortly after the allegations surfaced.
The release of a dated legal letter demanding repayment suggests Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo is treating the donation as a transaction, not charity. If the N20 million transfer is verified and tied to specific conditions, Blessing CEO's refusal could face legal scrutiny under contract or fraud laws. This case sets a precedent for public fundraising in Nigeria, where personal appeals often lack transparency. Nigerians now have to weigh empathy against accountability when donating to online campaigns.
