Blessing CEO

Relationship therapist and social media influencer Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on Friday following allegations of a ₦36 million fraud. 

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented a two-count charge against Okoro, bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and theft.

The Allegations

The prosecution alleges that between July 14 and 17, 2024, Okoro obtained ₦36 million from a complainant, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye. The funds were purportedly intended to secure a six-bedroom duplex located in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

According to the EFCC:

The representation made by the defendant was false.

The actions constitute a violation of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

The defendant is further accused of fraudulently converting the funds for personal use, an offense under the Criminal Code Act.

Court Proceedings

Appearing before Justice D. I. Dipeolu, Blessing CEO entered a plea of "not guilty" to all charges.

Following the plea, the prosecution moved for the defendant to be remanded in a correctional facility pending the commencement of the trial. In response, the defense counsel noted that they had recently been served with the charges and were in the process of filing a formal bail application.

Current Status

Justice Dipeolu ordered that Okoro be remanded in EFCC custody pending the hearing of her bail application.

The court has adjourned the matter until June 5, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.