EFCC Witness Accuses Blessing CEO of N69.15m Property Lease Fraud
A prosecution witness has accused social media influencer Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, of allegedly collecting N69.15 million for a five-year lease of a Lekki property she reportedly did not own.
The allegation was made at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, where the influencer is standing trial on charges of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed the development in a statement published on its social media account on Monday, October 12, detailing proceedings before Justice R.A. Oshodi.
Dr Onuoha Okeigwe, the first prosecution witness, told the court that the money was paid in connection with a property located at No. 1 Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, Lagos. According to him, Blessing CEO had represented the property as belonging to her and available for a five-year lease.
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The influencer was arraigned by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 on June 9, 2026, over a two-count charge involving N69,150,000. She pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
According to the prosecution, Blessing CEO allegedly induced Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited to pay the money on or about March 21, 2025, by claiming ownership of the property and offering it for lease.
While testifying, Okeigwe said he contacted the defendant after a man identified as Mr Tom allegedly arrived at the building with police officers and had some workers arrested.
The witness said he informed Blessing CEO about the incident, but she allegedly denied knowing Mr Tom while insisting that she owned the property.
Okeigwe told the court that he paid N100,000 to secure the release of his workers. He also identified WhatsApp messages in which the defendant allegedly sent photographs of the building to support her ownership claim.
The witness further alleged that additional payments were made for agency, legal and caution fees connected with the transaction. He also claimed that Blessing CEO collected money from him and another individual in relation to the same property.
The charges were brought under Section 1(2) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act and are punishable under Section 1(3).
Justice Oshodi adjourned the case until October 26, 2026, for continuation of the trial.
