Controversial relationship expert Blessing CEO and her partner IVD have deactivated their social media accounts following a major backlash over her recanted stage 4 cancer claim and allegations of fraudulent medical reports.
Controversial relationship expert Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, along with her lover, Ikechukwu Ogbonna (IVD), a Lagos-based celebrity auto dealer, have deactivated their social media accounts. The move, confirmed on Sunday evening, April 5, 2026, comes as public pressure mounts regarding Blessing CEO’s recent health claims. Just days prior, the influencer had solicited financial aid from the public, asserting that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. However, the announcement was met with immediate skepticism, with netizens accusing her of faking the illness and allegedly editing a genuine cancer patient’s medical report—belonging to a makeup artist identified as Miss Mbara—to serve as her own
Facing a firestorm of criticism and threats of legal action from donors, Blessing CEO attempted to walk back her statements in a viral interview released on Saturday, April 4. During the chat with content creator Egungun of Lagos, she made a significant U-turn, stating: “I don’t have stage 4 cancer. That was a miscommunication.” She clarified that while she had a cancerous lump, she was still undergoing tests to determine the exact stage and had not yet begun chemotherapy. Despite the reversal, she remained defiant regarding the ₦13 million she claimed to have raised so far, insisting, “I will not apologize to Nigerians for receiving money from them. I cannot share my medical results online because they are personal.”
The deactivation of their Instagram pages marks a dramatic twist in a saga that has seen high-profile figures demanding accountability. Businessman Alafaa Kariboye-Igbo, popularly known as “Oil Money,” reportedly issued a seven-day legal ultimatum for the refund of his ₦20 million donation following the “miscommunication” admission. As of Monday, April 6, 2026, both Blessing CEO and IVD remain unreachable on their primary digital platforms. This incident adds to a history of public scandals for the influencer, most notably a 2019 incident where she was arrested after falsely claiming ownership of a luxury mansion belonging to businessman Onye Eze.
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