Ayomide Olaniyan
Reality TV sensation Tacha, best known for her stint on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), has shared her unfiltered take on the viral controversy involving popular vendor Aunty Esther, who allegedly declined a lifesaving blood transfusion amid her battle with cancer.
Aunty Esther, recognized on social media platform X for openly marketing her services, recently disclosed her diagnosis of breast cancer and her preference for natural remedies. Her revelation prompted a wave of support from X users, who collectively raised over N30 million for her medical care, urging her to embrace conventional treatments.
However, drama unfolded after she allegedly refused a critical blood transfusion at the hospital, leaving fund handlers expressing their frustration online.
Her refusal ignited a firestorm on X, with debates raging about personal choice versus medical necessity. Tacha didn’t hold back, voicing her perspective bluntly:
“Listen, if someone is determined to die, why force them? Let them go in peace. This isn’t about faith—it’s sheer recklessness. Honestly, Aunty Esther’s behavior doesn’t shock me. She’s been careless for years, even mocking grief by promoting her business during tragedies. Yet, X coddles her as their ‘darling.’
The hypocrisy is wild. Your beliefs justify lying but forbid a blood transfusion to save your own life? That N30 million could help dozens fighting to survive. Redirect it to those who value life, and stop interfering with people who’d rather walk their own path—even if it leads to death.”
Grace Effiong
