Controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo has announced the launch of a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30,000 for mental health treatment.
The daughter of the late Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, revealed that the funds would be used to help her recover from childhood trauma that, according to her, has affected her life for nearly 61 years.
In a candid statement shared via her social media platforms, Kemi explained that she is seeking help to confront the psychological impact of her early experiences and is hoping to undergo a six-month therapy program between May and October 2025.
“I have decided to seek medical help with my childhood trauma that destroyed my teenage to middle age 18-35yo and lingering into my elder years at almost 61yo. Yes I want to forgive and forget but it will cost me money I don’t have. I plan to shop a mental health RETREAT in any country. Be part of my healing. The damage to my childhood was tremendous. You have seen my cousins say it never happened, my father’s employees and servants saying no one sexually assaulted me. They didn’t think I will speak out exposing more atrocities. Time to heal,” she said.
She continued, “I need $30,000 to treat my PTSD from May to October 2025, a comprehensive 6 month mental therapy.”
Olunloyo reaffirmed previous claims she made against her late father, accusing him of sexual assault and kidnapping during her childhood—allegations that have been met with public skepticism and denials from extended family and associates of the former governor.
Her GoFundMe appeal follows a recent statement in which she publicly rejected condolences over her father’s death, which occurred just days before his 90th birthday. She stated that she had endured trauma at the hands of her family and declared that she was no longer part of the Olunloyo lineage.
In earlier posts, she lamented the emotional toll of her upbringing, claiming that bearing the Olunloyo name brought her more suffering than benefit. Her disclosures have reignited public discourse around childhood trauma, family dynamics, and mental health in Nigeria.
