An X user identified as Aunty Esther has faced criticism
after announcing that she would not begin chemotherapy due to her religious
beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness.
On November 24, the businesswoman took to X, expressing fear
over her deteriorating health.
“I’m scared. All I want is to live, I don’t want to die.
Please believe me when I say something is wrong. My breast is swollen and I
desperately need help,” she wrote.
You are a wicked woman pic.twitter.com/KKjq4uosnh
— Venzypfc (@venzyDgreat) December 5, 2025
Her post quickly gained attention and sympathy online, with
Nigerians reportedly donating over ₦30 million to support her cancer treatment.
Aunty Esther wanted soup as swallow is her go-to food. That is the bill for the soup. The soup plus delivery cost N74k.
Balance brought forward, this 1st day of December, 2025
N30,776,252
.
.
.
Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Q5X5d7s9Ok— Sir Dickson (@Wizarab10) December 1, 2025
But in another post on Thursday, Esther revealed that cancer
was found in her breast and armpit, noting that her internal organs remained
stable.
According to her, doctors recommended an immediate start of
chemotherapy, but she declined blood transfusion required to optimise her blood
count before treatment.
“I say make I tell una, my result don come out. I thank all
of you for your money contributions,” she wrote.
“Doc tell @auntymuse_, myself and my husband the results.
Nah my breast and armpit the cancer dey. My organs inside fine fine.
“Doc say she want to start chemotherapy but I go take the
injection. I respect everyone opinion but I and my family choose the Injection
and food dat go boost my blood.
“Doc accept my decision, and she say she go follow me but
nah small small e go reach when I go start the chemo. I will be on treatment to
boost the blood count and chemo will start.”
Doc accept my decision, and she say she go follow me but nah small small e go reach when I go start the chemo. I will be on treatment to boost the blood count and chemo will start.
I appreciate everybody
Thank you @Wizard10 and @the_beardedsina.I am getting better God bless
— Auntieesther pepper girl 🍅 🌶market shopper (@MensahOmolola) December 4, 2025
Esther had reportedly received over N4 million donations in
June but opted for treatment outside recommended medical facilities to avoid
blood-related procedures.
Jehovah’s Witness doctrine prohibits the use of blood
transfusions, including whole blood and major blood components.
Her decision has triggered backlash from many Nigerians on
X, with some donors asking for refunds and accusing her of misleading the public
about being ready for full medical care.
Critics argued that her refusal contradicted her earlier
claim that she would follow medical recommendations once funds were raised.
While others expressed sympathy, saying she has the right to
uphold her faith.
“I think you should go to your church to contribute for you.
Because I don’t think people will contribute again,” a user wrote.
Another user wrote: “Religion is really affecting a lot of
Nigerians, honestly. Because of your church beliefs, you chose an alternative
treatment. After all the rigmarole, we still ended up here. It’s okay, hope it
works for you.”
See more reactions below.
What’s happening with Aunty Esther isn’t new.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have refused blood transfusion for decades, and sadly many lives have been lost in emergencies because of it.Their stand comes from a biblical instruction to abstain from blood, and whether we agree or not, it’s… pic.twitter.com/5U1KzCO5SB
— PreciousPaa (@Preciouspaa) December 5, 2025
Nothing disgusts me more than, watching the motion of an ingrate.
There’s nothing special about Aunty Esther.
Strangers who owe you nothing, pooled together resources to keep you alive but look at you choosing death through religion.
Same religion that can’t heal you.
— 👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 (@UnkleAyo) December 5, 2025
Aunty Esther does not want Blood transfusion because she’s a Jehovah Witness, but she’s permitted to lie and deceive people abi?
Issokay!
— Duke of Africa (@Allezamani) December 5, 2025
That contributed figure is the issue, none of Aunty Esther’s religious people have ever seen that amount of money. The moment they hear 30m, things will go south. The end game is for them to control the money. Please keep it; it help someone else medically. https://t.co/PzZzcCOsao
— Mr Bayo (@mrbayoa1) December 5, 2025
There is a thin line between religious beliefs and pure madness. This Aunty Esther’s case is nothing but pure madness.
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) December 5, 2025
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