Grandma Who Shared Life Savings Over ‘Death Premonition’ Demands Refund After Surviving Monday
An elderly woman in Ghana has sparked widespread reactions on social media after reportedly demanding a refund from family members and neighbours to whom she gave out her life savings, believing she would die on a Monday February 9 that has now come and gone.
Global Mirror News gathered that the unusual incident occurred in a community in Ghana, where the grandmother allegedly informed relatives that she had received a strong premonition that her death was imminent.
Convinced that she would not survive beyond Monday, she reportedly decided to distribute all the money in her possession to loved ones to avoid future disputes and ensure her resources were put to immediate use.
According to accounts circulating online, the woman withdrew her savings and shared the funds among children, extended family members and close neighbours days before the anticipated date.
Those around her were said to have taken her words seriously, especially given her age.
However, after Monday passed without any health emergency or sign of deterioration, the elderly woman reportedly realised she was still in good condition and began reaching out to the beneficiaries, requesting that they return the money she had earlier distributed.
The development has since gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), where users have been sharing mixed reactions to the situation.
One X user wrote, “Why would you share all your money because of a feeling? At least keep something small.”
Another user commented, “They should give her back the money. She’s still alive and will need to survive.”
A different post read, “This is why you don’t act based on fear. Now it’s awkward for everyone.”
Global Mirror News reports that while some beneficiaries are said to be willing to refund the money out of goodwill, others reportedly argue that the funds were given willingly and not as loans, creating tension within the family circle.
As of press time, it remains unclear whether the grandmother has successfully recovered her savings.
The incident has reignited conversations about fear-driven decisions, the psychological impact of mortality anxiety among the elderly, and the importance of seeking proper counsel before making irreversible financial choices.
