A Nigerian pastor and his wife are facing backlash after reportedly misusing around ₦5 million donated by well-meaning Nigerians to fund their daughter’s surgery. The funds, collected over a two-month period, were supposed to cover the urgent medical procedure, but the couple revealed that the money was spent, with no surgery yet to take place. Eyes Of Lagos reports.
The story came to light in a viral video circulating on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In the video, the pastor and his wife were interviewed by a man who had helped facilitate the fundraising effort through his network. He explained that generous donations had amounted to ₦5 million to support the surgery, but when pressed, the pastor’s wife admitted that the funds were gone and the surgery had not been carried out.
The shocking revelation sparked outrage online, with many viewers expressing their disappointment and demanding accountability. Some reactions included:
