Fundraiser Steps Down as Aunty Esther Rejects Blood Transfusion, Reason Goes Viral: “Sad"
- A Nigerian man withdrew his support for helping a notable individual on social media following a new development
- He shared his side of the story online and explained why he made the decision, even though he would have loved to help
- His post quickly went viral and many people reacted to the reason he gave for his change of mind
Wizarab, a popular Nigerian influencer on X, formerly Twitter, has decided to step back from helping a woman on social media identified as Aunty Esther.
Aunty Esther has established herself on the platform through her trade and has, on several occasions, been rewarded by individuals who recognised her hard work.
Source: Twitter
Fundraiser steps down from helping Aunty Esther
It was recently mentioned that Aunty Esther was battling health challenges, but her situation did not receive public attention until recently when a video surfaced online showing her crying.
In a video made available on November 4, 2025, a social media user identified as Vamps, via her media page @Hybrid_Ola, shared a video to further publicise the condition of Aunty Esther so she could get help.
This caught the attention of an influencer on X, @Wizarab10, who used his platform to canvas for support to treat Aunty Esther, as he has done for several people.
At the time of this report, @Hybrid_Ola confirmed in a post that over ₦30 million has been raised so far for Aunty Esther’s treatment.
While @Wizarab10 and several others recommended treatment for her at a specific hospital, which would require a blood transfusion, Aunty Esther has rejected the suggestion.
This, however, has led Wizarab, who spearheaded the fundraising, to make an unexpected decision.
In a post on his X page, @Wizarab10 explained that Aunty Esther's church has promised to disfellowship her if she receives a blood transfusion, as she is a Jehovah’s Witness. Her husband also does not support the procedure.
Due to this and other reasons, including his claim that Aunty Esther was dishonest, he decided to step back from any matters related to her.
Source: Twitter
Taking to his X page to announce this, he wrote in part:
"Thank you for your kindness and the trust you have placed in me. I do not regret to inform you that @the_beardedsina and I have decided to step down from Aunty Esther's matter. The previous tweet is my best attempt at salvaging the situation. But I've been tired for a while.
"While we respect her religious belief, we do not have to be a part of it and the ensuing consequences. Her church people have said she would be disfellowshipped if she takes the blood transfusion.
"Her family have said whatever happens to her is the will of God, while fighting against blood transfusion. It is best we leave her in their care if religion trumps medical science. Dr Sina has spoken with care and medical experience, and all of that fell on deaf ears.
My best wishes goes to @AUNTYMUSE_ who has been by Aunty Esther's side daily. She leaves the house at first light to be with Aunty Esther and most nights, sleep on the floor, just to look after her. She is the liaison between myself and Dr Sina on one hand, and the hospital or Aunty Esther on the other hand . Still, there is no insult she has not gotten from Aunty Esther on this matter. In fact, Aunty Esther asked her to lie to Dr Sina and me, about her decision, but she refused. Aunty Esther is not a good or honest person."
Many individuals who read his statement in full reacted to it in the comment section.
Reactions as fundraiser withdraws from Aunty Esther
@OneJoblessBoy:
"Sad."
@subpharmacist stated:
"I believe what this guy said here is okay. Don’t give the money to the family or the church, let the money be used to treat someone with similar condition. Well, the public who contributed will also be in agreement. I believe that’s the best."
@CRawkeen noted:
"Your religion permits you to ask someone to lie to people trying to save your life but where it draws the line is the procedure to save your own life. Indoctrination is powerful."
@khykheloormuur stressed:
"Give the money to her Family or Church keh? Haaaa, this is what she wanted from the beginning and we'll be playing right into her plan."
@symplyDAPO noted:
"It's better to refund all the donations than give the family or church. That is if you don't want to use to to save lives of other people in the hospital that truly need assistance."
@DukeDarls stressed:
"Which money you want leave for church guy? Oga no leave anything oh. That money should be kept in the account, they will be a need for it someday."
@groovepapi shared:
"You’re a very good man, thanks for all you do honestly, Humble suggestion though, there are other people in need of help, the money can be directed to them."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that donations poured in for a Nigerian man whose wife gave birth to quadruplets.
The man had initially lamented the high costs of taking care of his children, as he became a father of six. Nigerians saw his lament after it was posted on X by his colleague, and they started donating money to him.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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