Controversial Nigerian relationship expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has confirmed the death of her son, Bryan Onyedikachi, while denying that she authorised anyone to announce his death or solicit financial assistance on her behalf.

The development comes amid a dispute over a fundraising appeal reportedly made in connection with Blessing’s situation while she was in prison.

Key Takeaways

• Blessing CEO confirmed the death of her son, Bryan Onyedikachi.
• She said she did not authorise anyone to announce the death on her behalf.
• Blessing also denied asking anyone to solicit money for her bail.
• Amira Agiye had announced the death in a viral video while appealing for financial assistance for Blessing.
• Doris Ogala said Blessing did not ask Amira to raise money for her and disputed claims that she was soliciting ₦56 million.

What Happened

Blessing CEO recently lost her second son, Bryan Onyedikachi, while she was still in prison.

The development was publicly announced by Amira Agiye, CEO of the Isaamira Foundation, in a viral video on Friday evening.

According to the report, Agiye also appealed for financial assistance for Blessing.

The announcement, however, was followed by a response from Blessing, who disputed having given anyone permission to make the announcement or raise money on her behalf.

Blessing CEO Responds

Blessing addressed the issue during a phone conversation with Nollywood actress Doris Ogala.

She denied giving Agiye consent to announce her son’s death, stressing that she believed she was the appropriate person to disclose such a deeply personal development.

Blessing said:

“I didn’t give anybody consent. And I think I’m in the best position to break the news of my son’s death, not an entire stranger.”

Her statement directly disputed the suggestion that she had authorised the public announcement.

Blessing Denies Soliciting Bail Money

Blessing also denied soliciting financial assistance to meet her bail conditions.

Her response came after claims that money was being raised on her behalf in connection with her bail process.

She maintained that she had not asked anyone to raise funds for her.

The available account does not establish independently whether any money was actually collected through the reported appeal. Blessing’s position, as reported, is that she did not authorise the fundraising effort.

What Doris Ogala Said

Ogala also addressed the matter in the conversation she shared on Instagram.

According to the actress, people who had already donated money should seek its return from the person who collected it because Blessing told her that she did not know the woman involved and had not asked her to raise money.

Ogala said:

“Please oo, if you have donated money, go and collect your money back from that lady. Blessing says she doesn’t know the lady. She didn’t ask her to raise money for her.”

Ogala further said she was aware that Blessing was almost done with her bail conditions and process.

She disputed the claim that Blessing was soliciting ₦56 million, describing such a claim as false and alleging that the fundraising was fraudulent.

What Is Confirmed

The death of Blessing CEO’s son is the development she confirmed in the reported conversation with Ogala.

What remains disputed is the claim that Blessing authorised another person to announce the death or solicit money for her.

Blessing’s stated position is that she gave no such consent and that she was in the best position to communicate the news herself.

Similarly, Ogala disputed the reported claim that Blessing was seeking ₦56 million for her bail.

Those claims should therefore be distinguished from the confirmed announcement of the death.

Background To The Situation

Blessing was in prison when the death of her son was announced.

The fundraising appeal was reportedly linked to her bail situation, but Blessing denied asking anyone to solicit money for her.

The controversy therefore centres not on whether Blessing’s son died, which she confirmed, but on who had the authority to announce the death and whether anyone was authorised to raise money on her behalf.

The Latest Position

Blessing CEO has now publicly distanced herself from the reported fundraising effort and said she did not give anyone permission to announce her son’s death.

Through her conversation with Doris Ogala, she has also made clear that she considers herself the appropriate person to communicate such personal news.

The dispute over the fundraising appeal remains separate from the confirmation of her son’s death, with Blessing and Ogala disputing claims that she authorised anyone to solicit money for her bail.