Benue Businesswoman Terhemba Eugenia Asue Returns Martha’s ₦365,000 to Ukan Kurugh, Recovers iPhone, and Walks Away

In a stunning full-circle moment that has left Benue’s online streets speechless, businesswoman Terhemba Eugenia Asue—better known as Adoo—has officially refunded every kobo of the public donations raised for estranged orphan Martha Akumbur and bowed out of the saga with a firm “let the matter rest.”

The announcement came in a detailed statement on October 31, 2025, at 3:13 PM, just hours after former lecturer Dr. Aondona Mkor publicly roasted activist Ukan Kurugh for failing to account for the funds. Adoo, who had been caught in the crossfire as a key coordinator, moved swiftly to clear her name and close the chapter.

According to her post, none of the ₦365,000 raised by the public ever landed in her personal account. Instead, every naira was transferred directly to Ukan Kurugh, who was tasked with delivering it to Martha. Today, Adoo confirmed she has returned the exact ₦365,000 to Ukan—effectively washing her hands of the entire transaction.

But she didn’t stop there. Adoo is also in the process of retrieving the iPhone and power bank purchased for Martha using donor funds. She has issued a public advisory: any contributor who funded those specific items can reclaim them or pursue legal action if they feel shortchanged. Martha’s clothes and other personal belongings? Adoo says she’s done holding onto them. They’re no longer her burden.

The plot thickened with a voice note from Martha’s twin brother, who reportedly reached out to Adoo with an apology for his sister’s actions while expressing deep gratitude for the laptop, job referrals, and mentorship he personally received through the ordeal. “Hope the conspiracy rests now,” Adoo quoted him as saying. “Let’s face our personal problems.”

With D Naked Orkwande already defending her ₦620,000 total spend (including ₦255,000 from her own pocket), Dr. Mkor demanding transparency, and now Adoo refunding, recovering items, and exiting stage left, the Martha Akumbur donation saga has reached a surreal turning point.

What started as a viral rescue mission has spiraled into a masterclass in crowdfunding chaos—complete with missing funds, luxury phones, midnight searches, academic takedowns, and now a full refund loop. Ukan Kurugh now holds the returned ₦365,000, but efforts to locate and deliver it to Martha have reportedly hit a wall.

As Adoo steps back with dignity intact, one question lingers in the comments: If the money is back with Ukan, the phone is being recovered, and even Martha’s brother is apologizing—why does this still feel unresolved? Benue’s timeline is exhausted, but the receipts keep coming. And for once, someone finally said “enough.”