A Nigerian influencer has gone viral after sharing a shocking message from a follower asking for help in selling a kidney. The influencer took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to expose the alarming plea from a man who is desperately seeking connections to potential buyers for his kidney, a request that raises significant ethical concerns.
In his post, the influencer highlighted the troubling message, which read: “Good morning. I know you are an influencer, so you probably have connections. Please, I want to sell one of my kidneys. I don’t know if you can help me find someone interested. I would really appreciate your assistance.” This message reveals the dire situation many individuals face, prompting the influencer to act and reach out to the man directly.
In response to the follower's desperate request, the influencer stated that he encouraged the individual to maintain hope and share more about his situation. He commented, “I have replied to him to keep faith and share what’s going on with him. I’m still waiting for his reply.” This compassionate outreach highlights the influencer’s concern and willingness to support someone in distress, even in such a precarious and troubling situation.
The influencer's revelation prompted a wave of concern among social media users, who quickly flooded the comments with their thoughts and reactions to the alarming request. Many expressed sympathy for the man’s plight while also highlighting the broader issues that lead individuals to consider such drastic measures to survive.
See some reactions below:
@okaforndubest: “I knw of a guy in my former area in Osun state then that sold one of his kidney in 2006 in Malaysia, in nigeria money then it was 15m naira so Selling of kidney no start today.”
@iamfizzle123: “Please to the sender of the message that is not the way forward I know the country is hard but please don’t resolve to this selling of your kidney things will change for better for you.”
@Damilola_ODM: “Make we self dey support ourselves oooo, make we no dey do Pablo for club meanwhile our so called brothers no get food to chop for house. The honest truth is we ourselves are extremely wicked, no difference between we and the tyrants ruling us. Think!”
@IFconsults: “Hmmm, people are going through a lot, May God help him sort whatever it is that makes him to even think of such a thing.”
@OkonkwoPascha11: “What shall it profit me to have two kidneys and die of hunger and the kidney will go to a waste, I want to sell mine too.”
@AbiolaAdebisi7: “Jesus Christ!!!! Nigerians are going through a lot and are ready to survive at the detriment of good health. God will ease our pain. This makes me sad 😭.”
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