Tacha blasts Jehovah Witness member over refusal of cancer treatment

Reality TV star Tacha Akide has stirred massive controversy after reacting to the unfolding health crisis involving X user Omolola Mensah, popularly known as Aunty Esther, who recently declined a medically advised blood transfusion despite battling an advanced form of breast cancer.

Aunty Esther, a committed member of a popular church, Jehovah Witness, was diagnosed with breast cancer that had already spread to her armpit. Doctors recommended chemotherapy, a treatment that typically requires blood transfusions to strengthen the body, but her church prohibits transfusions based on a strict doctrinal belief equating it with “consuming blood.”

A fundraiser championed by media personality Wisdom Obi-Dickson raised ₦30,776,252, with generous donations from supporters, including a notable ₦5 million from Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

However, Obi-Dickson shocked the public on Friday when he confirmed that Aunty Esther had refused the transfusion.

He later stepped down from coordinating the fundraiser, revealing that her church allegedly threatened her with disfellowshipping, her family insisted the outcome should be left to “God’s will,” and she even asked a caregiver to lie about her decision.

He also described her as “not a good or honest person,” deepening the controversy.

Tacha Reacts: “Let Those Who Want to Die, Die”

Responding to the development, Tacha did not mince words. In a series of posts, she argued that people who decline life-saving measures should be allowed to face the consequences of their choices.

She wrote:

“Honestly y’all, if somebody wants to die, I don’t see the argument. Y’all should allow the person die. I don’t see reasons trying to save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. This isn’t about religious belief, it’s just pure madness.”

Tacha went further, accusing Aunty Esther of longstanding lack of empathy on social media and calling out what she described as hypocrisy:

“Isn’t it funny how your religion allows you to lie? If you can lie, you can steal and cheat. Your religion permits all that, but won’t allow a blood transfusion to save your OWN life?”

She also highlighted the value of the funds raised, arguing that the ₦30 million donated could save “50 to 100 lives” in Nigeria.

“Just channel the funds to people who want to live, and let those who want to die do so in peace.”