A Nigerian man has publicly apologised to popular X (formerly Twitter) influencer, Wizarab, after making serious and unsubstantiated allegations against him. The man had falsely claimed that Wizarab tampered with funds raised for the cancer treatment of a woman known as Aunty Esther.
The Allegations and Swift Retraction
The controversy began when the individual posted fabricated chat screenshots, accusing Wizarab of misconduct in managing the charitable donations. He specifically alleged that the influencer had interfered with the finances meant for Aunty Esther's medical care. However, following Wizarab's forceful and detailed online reaction, the accuser retracted his statements, deleted his initial post, and issued an apology. This swift turn of events captured significant attention from social media users across Nigeria.
Wizarab's Point-by-Point Rebuttal
In a lengthy post published on December 7, 2025, Wizarab addressed the false claims directly. He stated he would not normally respond to such fabrications but felt compelled due to the sensitive nature of the issue—a charity drive for cancer treatment.
He systematically dismantled the allegations with several key points:
Wizarab denied ever visiting a place called Lakeshore, which was mentioned in the claims. He corrected a religious detail, noting that Jehovah's Witnesses worship in a Kingdom Hall, not a church. He also clarified that Aunty Esther has no children and that her sisters are named Motunrayo and Adesola, not 'Grace' as cited by the accuser.
On the financial accusations, Wizarab was particularly pointed. He challenged the narrative that he enriched himself by withdrawing One Million Naira (N1m). He questioned the overall accounting, asking if the total raised was N31 million and he allegedly took N1m, why the stated balance was N28.9 million and not N25 million after also giving Aunty Esther N5 million.
He further cast doubt on the evidence provided, questioning how a 5-second voice note from 'Sister Grace' could contain all the information attributed to it. Wizarab demanded to see proof of the money sent to Aunty Esther and urged the accuser to preserve all the chat records for verification. He ended his statement with a firm declaration: "God forgives. I don't."
Implications and Online Reaction
This incident highlights the perils of misinformation on social media, especially concerning sensitive issues like charitable fundraising for critical health needs. Wizarab's detailed rebuttal forced a public apology, demonstrating the power of factual counter-narratives. The episode has sparked conversations about accountability, verifying information before making public accusations, and the ethical management of crowd-funded support for medical emergencies in Nigeria. The community's focus now remains on the well-being of Aunty Esther and ensuring transparency in the support provided to her.
