Reality TV star Tacha has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding a popular online vendor who declined a blood transfusion while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, even after social media users raised funds to support her care.
The vendor, known on X as Aunty Esther, had gained visibility for regularly promoting her business on the platform. She recently revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was choosing to manage her condition through natural therapies. In response, many users contributed money to assist her and urged her to consider modern medical treatment to improve her chances of recovery.
Tensions escalated when those coordinating the donated funds disclosed that, after arriving at the hospital, Aunty Esther refused to accept a blood transfusion. The disclosure immediately triggered strong reactions online, with many questioning her decision and expressing frustration over the fate of the funds raised for her treatment.
Tacha joined the conversation by stressing that it is difficult to help someone who declines critical medical interventions. She said she did not understand why people were arguing about trying to save an individual who had clearly made a personal choice, adding that the issue went beyond religious beliefs and reflected deeper concerns about her decision-making.
She also noted that the vendor had previously exhibited a pattern of insensitivity on social media, often promoting her business during moments when others were mourning or facing serious issues. According to Tacha, the public had largely overlooked these behaviours because of the vendor’s popularity, but the current situation had brought underlying frustrations to the surface.
Tacha further argued that the funds raised could potentially support many other patients in Nigeria who actively want to receive life-saving treatment. She suggested that the resources might be better directed toward individuals who are willing to undergo necessary medical procedures rather than those who choose to decline them.
The incident has continued to spark widespread debate on X, touching on issues of medical autonomy, religious convictions, donor expectations, and ethical concerns surrounding crowd-funded healthcare. Conversations remain intense as users reflect on the balance between personal choice and public responsibility in situations where community-funded medical assistance is involved.