A prosecution witness in the trial of social media influencer Blessing CEO has alleged that she sent him photographs of a Lekki building through WhatsApp while presenting herself as its owner.
The claim was made at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, where Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, is standing trial over an alleged N69.15 million property lease transaction.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed the testimony in a statement on its social media account on Monday, October 12.
Dr Onuoha Okeigwe, the first prosecution witness, told Justice R.A. Oshodi that the transaction involved a property at No. 1 Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, Lagos. He alleged that the influencer collected N69,150,000 for a five-year lease despite allegedly not owning the building.
According to the charge, Blessing CEO allegedly induced Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited to make the payment on or about March 21, 2025, by claiming that the property belonged to her and was available for lease.
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The influencer was arraigned by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 on June 9, 2026, on two counts of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. She pleaded not guilty.
During his testimony, Okeigwe also described an incident involving a man identified as Mr Tom, who allegedly arrived at the property with police officers and had some workers arrested.
The witness said he informed Blessing CEO about the incident. He alleged that she denied knowing Mr Tom but maintained that she owned the building.
Okeigwe further told the court that he paid N100,000 to secure the release of the workers. He said the WhatsApp photographs formed part of the material he relied on regarding the defendant’s alleged ownership claim.
The witness also alleged that he paid additional agency, legal and caution fees as part of the lease arrangement. He claimed that Blessing CEO received money from him and another person in connection with the property.
The prosecution is relying on Section 1(2) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, which carries punishment under Section 1(3).
Following the proceedings, Justice Oshodi adjourned the case until October 26, 2026.
The allegations remain before the court, and the defendant’s plea of not guilty means the prosecution must establish its case through the judicial process.
