Celebrity auto dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, aka IVD, has reportedly been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
IVD was reportedly arrested and detained on Friday by the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions while on his way to Qatar ahead of his wedding with controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing CEO.
Reacting to the viral news on Saturday, Stella Dimoko-Korkus, in an Instagram post, revealed that IVD’s arrest has to do with the death of his late wife, Bimbo Ogbonna.
“The domestic violence case against him regarding his late wife is still in court. IVD is not supposed to leave Nigeria until the case is over,” Stella Dimoko-Korkus said.
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Bimbo died in October 2022 due to injuries sustained from a fire incident resulting from domestic violence in their Lagos residence.
Blessing CEO and IVD have been linked romantically since late 2022, shortly after the tragic death of IVD’s wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, in October of that year.
Bimbo’s death followed a violent domestic incident that shocked Nigerians and stirred widespread debate about toxic relationships and domestic abuse.
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At the time, IVD was accused by Bimbo’s family of long-standing abuse, and he was taken into police custody pending investigations.
In a surprising twist, Blessing CEO publicly came to IVD’s defence, asserting his innocence and claiming that Bimbo had mental health challenges.
She even took to Instagram Live to share alleged voice notes and chats between the couple. This action drew heavy backlash and led to her brief arrest in March 2023 by the Nigerian Police Force for cyberbullying and libel against Bimbo’s family.
Despite the controversy, Blessing CEO insisted her intentions were pure and that she was speaking out as a relationship expert concerned about the facts.
While she denied being romantically involved with IVD at the time, many speculated that the two were already more than just friends.
Her engagement to IVD, whom she once called misunderstood, may raise questions among her audience, particularly women who have followed her for advice on navigating emotionally healthy relationships.
Still, with this new chapter, she appears ready to step away from noise into what she calls “peace.” Whether this union marks redemption, rebellion, or redefinition is yet to be seen.
