On Friday, August 1, 2025, Nigerian businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna (popularly known as IVD) was dramatically detained at Lagos International Airport by officers of the Lagos State Police Command.
Unfortunately, what was meant to be a romantic getaway—and possibly a secret wedding—turned into a legal showdown.
IVD, an auto dealer and socialite, was reportedly en route to Qatar with popular relationship therapist and media personality Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO, when authorities intercepted him minutes before takeoff. The surprise arrest ignited a firestorm of online outrage and speculation.
Legal Shadows from the Past
IVD’s arrest stems from a lingering domestic violence case connected to the tragic death of his wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, in 2022. Although the case remains unresolved, Blessing CEO insists no formal travel ban or court order prohibited his trip.
“He’s been attending court, honoring bail conditions, and he even had a return ticket!” she stated in a now-viral Instagram post, accusing the police of violating due process. She further revealed that IVD had replaced his lost passport legally, with no restrictions flagged.
Blessing CEO Explodes: “This is Injustice!”
Fuming at the arrest, Blessing CEO accused unnamed forces—particularly from Bimbo’s family—of using influence and intimidation to “bully a man who has obeyed the law for three years.”
“No case file, no statement… just a phone call from ‘Oga’ to lock him up till Monday. This is not justice—it’s harassment,” she declared.
She labeled the situation a “tribal war,” alleging that personal vendettas, not legal reasons, were driving the action against her fiancé. Her fiery call for help urged Lagos State authorities to “step in before things get out of hand.”
Public Reaction & Media Coverage
From Pulse Nigeria to PM News and Daily Post, major media outlets captured the unfolding drama. Many Nigerians took to social media in support of Blessing CEO, calling the arrest:
“A breach of due process”
“Targeted persecution”
“A scandal that exposes deep flaws in Nigeria’s justice system”
While the Lagos Police have yet to officially comment on the circumstances of the arrest, legal experts are questioning the lack of transparency, and why IVD was apprehended without a documented travel restriction or new charge.
At a Glance
| Key Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Date of Arrest | August 1, 2025 |
| Location | Lagos International Airport |
| Individual Arrested | Ikechukwu Ogbonna (IVD), auto dealer |
| Travel Destination | Qatar (with Blessing CEO) |
| Reason for Arrest | Ongoing case related to late wife’s death |
| Fiancée’s Defense | No bail breach, no travel ban, legal passport |
| Blessing’s Claim | Arrest is unjust, driven by vendetta, not law |
| Public Appeal | Blessing CEO calls for state intervention |
