- Jehovah’s Witness cancer patient AuntieEsther rejects transfusion, citing faith.
- Over ₦30m donated, public now divided over her medical choices.
- Doctors confirm transfusion would ease treatment, she chooses costlier alternative.
- Debate grows over faith, public fundraising, and life-saving decisions.
Social media has erupted into heated debate after cancer patient Mensah Omolola, popularly called AuntieEsther, chose to decline a blood transfusion recommended by doctors. Despite the ₦30.7 million donations raised for her treatment, she insists transfusion goes against her Jehovah’s Witness faith.
The funds were largely mobilised by charity advocate Wisdom Obi-Dickson (@Wizarab10), who confirmed the donation figure on December 1, 2025. Many Nigerians contributed hoping for fast medical intervention, but the patient’s decision has now split the internet.
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In an update posted on X, AuntieEsther announced that her cancer is located only in the breast and armpit region. She stated that her organs were functioning well and that chemotherapy had been recommended, but she preferred injections and diet-based blood-boosting therapy rather than transfusion.
“I respect everyone’s opinion but my family and I choose injection and food to boost my blood,” she wrote.
“Doc accept my decision and she go follow me but small small before chemo start. I appreciate everybody.”
The discussion escalated after Obi-Dickson revealed that her church warned she could face disciplinary action, possibly disfellowship if she accepted any transfusion. He also explained that doctors gave her two options: a cheaper treatment involving transfusion, or a more expensive transfusion-free route. She chose the latter.
“She was offered blood transfusion before chemo but declined due to faith. She is a Jehovah’s Witness,” he confirmed.
“Though it will take longer and cost more, we have to respect her belief.”
Still, Obi-Dickson later sounded frustrated, saying that even after medical guidance, AuntieEsther, her family, and church leaders refused to reconsider. He hinted that if religious belief outweighs medical science, responsibility may eventually shift fully to them.
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Media personality @AUNTYMUSE_, who has supported the patient from the beginning, reiterated that she made her stance known long before fundraising began. Doctors agreed that alternative treatment may work, just slower and more expensive.
But public reaction has been fiery. Some users demanded that donations be
reassigned to other patients who are willing to accept life-saving medical procedures. One comment read:
“She should leave hospital and go to church for deliverance. The money should be used for others who want to live.” — @Tmama_toma
Another user warned strongly: “Belief shouldn’t end a life God is still sustaining. There is no worship in the grave.” — @HudAdeyinka
Reality star Tacha (Simply Tacha) also reacted with frustration: “If someone wants to die, why are we forcing them to live? This is no longer religion — it’s madness.”
Obi-Dickson has since continued providing transparency on spending. He shared receipts after AuntieEsther requested food worth ₦74,000, leaving a balance of ₦30,776,252.
The case has now grown beyond a medical stor, it has become a national debate on faith, survival, and public fundraising accountability, leaving many Nigerians unsure where the line should be drawn.
