Controversial social media personality Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, has broken her silence following her remand at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on multiple fraud charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Court Appearance and Bail
Blessing CEO appeared before a Federal High Court in Lagos on June 9, where she was granted bail in the sum of N10 million. However, the EFCC rejected her custody, citing overcrowded facilities, prompting the court to order her remand at the correctional centre. On the same day, she was also arraigned in a separate fraud case involving N69.1 million.
Blessing CEO's Social Media Response
Just a day after the court order, Blessing CEO took to Instagram to address her followers. She listed the charges against her and maintained that she remained in high spirits despite the situation. She wrote: "3 charges with EFCC. 1st 36 million naira wey I don pay finish ooo. Tenancy dispute. 2nd 69 million naira, Tenancy dispute. I did not sell anybody house I rented to you. 3rd cancer drama, 13 million donated and the gal wey say I doctor her result."
The influencer explained that she had pleaded not guilty to all charges after spending 26 days in EFCC custody. She noted that this was her second time in prison, the first being in 2022 over alleged defamation and cyberbullying. Blessing CEO stated that she intends to rest in the correctional centre while perfecting her bail conditions. She added: "Pleaded not guilty to all of the charges after spending 26 days in EFCC custody. I have now been remanded in Kirikiri correctional center make I go rest, pending on when perfect my bail. 2nd time going to prison, 1st time was 2022, alleged defamation and cyber bullying. So second time in Kirikiri correctional center na him be say I go gats to contest for president. It will end in praise… Watch God turn this into a big stepping stone."
Blessing CEO also thanked the EFCC for what she described as "free publicity" and jokingly offered to become their brand ambassador. She urged her supporters to keep her in their prayers, noting that her accounts had been locked, and invited visitors to bring food to Kirikiri at weekends.
Public Reaction
The online community expressed mixed reactions to her post. Many critics condemned her actions, while some fans offered support. One user, @general_vun, commented: "God no Dey use your kind of person - stop deceiving yourself and people… professional blackmailing.. you get lock say no be abroad you Dey, by that time you go really understand say God no Dey use you do anything… na the Law the use you." Another user, @story_time_with_hope, wrote: "U are very shameless. A mouth full of lies. I wonder ? how u no get shame. So disappointed in u." However, some followers showed solidarity, like @aprokorikos who said: "Stay strong ❤️❤️? Love and hugs ?"
Background
Blessing CEO has been a controversial figure in the Nigerian social media space, known for her outspoken relationship advice and frequent legal battles. Her current legal troubles involve three separate EFCC cases, including tenancy disputes and an alleged cancer fundraising scam. She maintains her innocence and has expressed optimism that the situation will eventually work in her favor.
