According to a press statement from the Palace of His Imperial Majesty Obi Dr. Austin Ndigwe, MON, JP, Eze Uzu III, Obi of Awka Kingdom, the palace is addressing and unequivocally refuting baseless allegations and a malicious campaign of calumny orchestrated by the online content creator known as Lord Zeus. These claims pertain to His Majesty’s philanthropic support for a young man from Awka Kingdom who is reportedly suffering from kidney failure.
The statement, issued on September 13, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State reads:
“The Palace of His Imperial Majesty Obi Dr. Austin Ndigwe, MON, JP, Eze Uzu III, Obi of Awka Kingdom, wishes to address and unequivocally refute the baseless allegations and malicious campaign of calumny orchestrated by the online content creator known as Lord Zeus.
“These baseless claims pertain to His Majesty’s philanthropic support for a young man from Awka Kingdom who is reportedly suffering from kidney failure. It is imperative to set the record straight to protect the integrity of His Majesty’s longstanding commitment to philanthropy, inform the public of the true facts surrounding the matter and to safeguard the public from potential deceit.
“His Imperial Majesty is a renowned philanthropist whose charitable works through his foundation are well documented and widely recognized. For years, His Majesty has consistently demonstrated his dedication to uplifting the less privileged in his kingdom and beyond, These acts of benevolence are driven by a genuine desire to alleviate suffering and foster community welfare, without any expectation of recognition or reciprocity.
“Notably, his donations are extended to the public three times annually: during His Majesty’s festival celebrations, birthdays, and the Christmas season. Over the years, His Majesty has visited hospitals to pay medical bills for patients, visited orphanage for donations, provided free medical treatments, awarded scholarships to indigent students, and generously donated food items and wrappers to widows in Awka Kingdom. These acts of kindness are performed transparently and with the utmost accountability, reflecting His Majesty’s unwavering principles of integrity and compassion.
“It came to His Majesty’s attention through a video shared online by Lord Zeus that a young man from Awka Kingdom was hospitalized in Niger Foundation Hospital Enugu due to kidney failure and in need of assistance.
“In line with his philanthropic ethos, His Majesty promptly reached out to the young man to offer support after inquiry about his parents who were unavailable except his sister who was with him at the time his Majesty reached out and made his intentions to support him known.
“In line with established protocols to ensure funds are used appropriately for medical purposes, His Majesty requested the young man’s medical report and the bank account details of Niger Foundation Hospital independence Layout Enugu where he was receiving treatment. Regrettably, the young man refused to provide this essential information.
“His Majesty wishes to emphasize unequivocally that he does not donate funds to individual personal accounts. All contributions for medical aid are directed solely to verified hospital accounts to guarantee transparency and proper utilization.*
“Despite the lack of cooperation, His Majesty personally visited the young man in the hospital and made an immediate donation of half a million Naira (N500,000).*
“At no time did the young man or his sister dispute that the cost was 3 million, rather the sister through a voice message affirmed that the cost was 3 million naira.*
“Furthermore, His Majesty requested the bank account details of the Zenith hospital Abuja where the young man claimed he would undergo kidney transplant surgery, with the intention of providing additional support directly to the hospital account.
“Instead of furnishing the required medical report or the hospital’s account details, the young man provided an account bearing the name of Lord Zeus, which is unrelated to any medical institution. Subsequently, the young man launched into unfounded accusations, claiming that His Majesty had failed to fulfill a purported promise to pay 45 million Naira for his kidney transplant.
“His Imperial Majesty wishes to state categorically and without ambiguity that no such promise was ever made to pay 45 million Naira or any specific amount for the transplant.
“Moreover, His Majesty has never spoken with or engaged the content creator Lord Zeus in any capacity regarding this matter. These accusations are entirely fabricated and appear designed to tarnish His Majesty’s reputation while exploiting public sympathy for personal gain.
“It is unfortunate that this incident appears to follow a troubling pattern observed among certain content creators and self-proclaimed activists who exploit public sympathy for personal gain.
“For instance, Harrison Gwamnishu was previously exposed for soliciting donations from Nigerians under the pretense of kidney failure, only for it to be revealed that the funds were intended for purchasing a new jeep. He later apologized and offered refunds after the public demanded verifiable medical reports.
“More recently, Okwulora Ndigbo faced accusations of diverting donations collected on behalf of another kidney failure victim, and to date, he has refused to disclose his bank statements to account for the funds, which he claimed were transferred to alleged kidnappers.*
“In light of these developments, His Imperial Majesty calls upon relevant security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to investigate Lord Zeus and his activities. Soliciting public funds without verifiable medical reports and under a veil of secrecy risks deceiving innocent and hardworking Nigerians. Such practices must be scrutinized to prevent fraud and ensure that genuine philanthropic efforts are not undermined.
“The Palace urges the public to exercise caution and discernment when responding to online appeals for donations, particularly those amplified by content creators. This is a calculated blackmail from desperate and fraudulent content creators who are bent on hoodwinking and extorting innocent and gullible Nigerians.
“His Imperial Majesty remains steadfast in his commitment to genuine philanthropy and His Majesty continues to champion transparent and impactful philanthropy for the benefit of all through transparent and accountable channels.
“All further attempts to spread falsehoods and defame His Majesty will be met with appropriate legal action to safeguard his honor and the dignity of the throne “
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