The wife of Delta-based content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, has publicly defended her husband amid an ongoing police investigation into allegations involving the late 20-year-old Favour Agbro.
In a video shared on Ogbonna’s social media page, the woman, whose name has not been disclosed, said her husband had an affair with Favour but strongly denied that he raped her or was responsible for her death. She said she had followed developments surrounding the case before deciding to speak publicly.
The woman said she remained supportive of her husband despite the allegations, adding that she believed the matter should be determined through the appropriate legal process rather than by public opinion on social media.
She also cautioned against treating online discussions as established facts, stressing that social media platforms should not replace the courts in determining what happened.
Her comments come after the Delta State Police Command arrested Ogbonna, 40, following a petition from Favour’s family concerning allegations of rape. The police said the investigation was launched after receiving the petition and that the suspect would be charged to court.
According to the police account, Favour travelled to Asaba on June 1 after Ogbonna allegedly offered to teach her how to create and monetise content on TikTok and Facebook.
The police alleged that Ogbonna subsequently took her to a hotel, where he allegedly raped and physically assaulted her. Investigators said Favour later returned home distressed and told her parents about the alleged incident.
Police also said the young woman recorded a video recounting what she said had happened before she ingested a toxic substance and later died while receiving medical treatment.
The circumstances surrounding her death have added further attention to the case, with the police investigation extending beyond the original allegation to questions surrounding the events that preceded her death.
Ogbonna's wife, however, maintains that the relationship between her husband and Favour was an affair and not a case of rape. Her account represents the position of the defendant's family and does not determine the facts of the case.
The police allegation has similarly not been established by a court. Ogbonna has not been convicted of any offence and remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the judicial process.
The case has generated significant discussion online, particularly because of the age of the deceased, the allegations made against a public figure and the circumstances surrounding her death.
The wife's decision to speak has now introduced another account into the controversy, but the central questions surrounding the alleged encounter remain matters for investigators and, if charges are filed, the courts to determine.
The development also highlights the risks of drawing conclusions from social media commentary while an investigation is still underway. Statements from the police, the accused or members of his family may present different accounts of the same events, making independent verification and judicial examination particularly important.
For the police, the next stage is to complete their investigation and proceed with the case in accordance with the law. The authorities have said Ogbonna will be charged to court over the allegations.
For the public, the most important distinction remains between an allegation and a proven fact. Until the evidence is tested through the appropriate legal process, neither the rape allegation nor the competing account of what happened should be presented as a judicially established conclusion.
The case is therefore expected to remain under close public attention as investigators and the courts determine the facts surrounding the allegations and Favour's death.
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