Nigerian social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known online as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has confirmed that his petition against controversial relationship therapist Blessing Okoro, popularly called Blessing CEO, has been formally assigned for investigation by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The development follows a widely publicized controversy over Blessing CEO’s claim that she had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. On March 25, 2026, she posted a tearful video on Instagram showing signs of hair loss, which she attributed to her illness, and announced plans to auction personal property to fund her treatment. She also shared a medical report online to support her appeal for public donations.
However, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Delta State chapter, later disowned the histology report, stating it had been altered from the original file of another patient diagnosed with breast cancer. After facing public backlash and allegations of document manipulation, Blessing CEO retracted her statement, saying, “I don’t have stage four cancer. That was a miscommunication.” She also disclosed that she had received a total of 13 million Naira in donations before deactivating her social media accounts.
In a video posted on his official Instagram page, VeryDarkMan explained that he had personally donated money to Blessing CEO after being moved by her video, despite having little left in his account at the time. He expressed disappointment over the incident, emphasizing the seriousness of cancer and the need for public trust in genuine health appeals. “There are a lot of people living with cancer. How can someone come out and joke with something like this?” he said.
He confirmed that he had submitted a formal petition to the police, which has since been assigned for investigation by the IGP. The case has drawn significant public attention, raising questions about the ethics of fundraising for health issues on social media and the responsibility of influencers in handling sensitive personal claims.
