Controversial relationship expert cum social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has admitted that she regrets publicly seeking funds towards her alleged cancer treatment.
CityNews reports that Blessing, in an interview with Punch, said she wants to refund the money for the sake of her peace, stressing that some people demanding refunds did not even contribute.
She said, “I regret doing that because it made people feel entitled. Some of the loudest people demanding refunds didn’t even contribute. I just want to return the money and have my peace. I will never come online to ask for financial help again.”
On why she apologised to those who sent her money, she said, “I just realised that if people give you money, you have to be accountable to them. At first, I didn’t know that asking for support would come with putting out my private medical details. But now, I’m more comfortable, and I have a better understanding of my medical reports.”
Blessing CEO maintained that she is unbothered by public perception about the cancer controversy, saying, “It is not my business whether people believe me or not. Most people on social media don’t even understand what is going on. Whether I am sick or not, they will still talk. I don’t feel any type of way about it. I think people are not used to seeing me vulnerable because I’ve built a strong and resilient persona. At this point, I just have to stand up for myself. I don’t need anyone’s trust. I’ll be fine.”
Explaining why she deactivated her Instagram account in the midst of the drama, Okoro said, “It wasn’t about running away. I have lost pages in similar situations before so I took time off before the page could be reported and deactivated. Taking time off social media actually gave me peace. It helped me refocus and think about life beyond social media.
Speaking on how her fiancé, IVD, felt about the whole situation, Blessing responded, “He wasn’t bothered. People will always talk, but he understands me. There’s nothing anyone can say that will shake him.”
