A Ghanaian woman has ignited online outrage after allegedly deceiving donors with a false claim of having fibroids in order to raise money funds she reportedly used to purchase a fridge and frozen turkey to launch a business.
The scandal came to light after a user on X (formerly Twitter), @Hybrid_Ola, exposed the woman’s alleged scheme. According to the post, she shared an ultrasound scan to lend credibility to her claim and successfully raised ₦722,000 from sympathetic supporters.
“She asked people to help her with surgery for fibroids. She even provided an ultrasound to make her story look legit. ₦722k was contributed for her, only for people to later find out she never had fibroids and used the money to buy a fridge,” the post read.
Despite being Ghanaian, @Hybrid_Ola claimed that most of the financial support came from Nigerian friends and donors, further fueling public anger.
Viral Reactions and Public Outrage
The revelation has stirred intense backlash on social media, with many condemning the act as manipulative and damaging to genuine fundraising efforts. Here are some notable reactions:
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@WarriWeirdo: “If she said the truth, many wouldn’t have helped her. A win is a win.”
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@ThisIsTheIroko: “This is so typical. She would then act like a hardworking person.”
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@Froshbankss: “Liars always have easy pass here. It really hurts, especially me that needs that amount genuinely.”
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@JofSurulere_: “At least she made judicious use of the money unlike one couple that used donations to buy a drum set for church.”
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@EbeJethro: “This is fraud. Why isn’t the EFCC involved?”
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@sandycares: “This is exactly why people no longer want to help anyone again.”
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@Arikeventures: “She should’ve just said she needed help to start a business. Why lie?”
Calls for Accountability
As the video and allegations continue to circulate, many users are demanding that the woman be held accountable, with some tagging financial crime agencies and calling for tighter verification systems on crowdfunding platforms.
The incident has once again raised concerns about trust, fraud, and ethics in digital fundraising, particularly in West Africa, where online charity appeals are increasingly common.
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