Published by Osasere Edomwonyi Ikpoba
The wife of embattled Delta State content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, has publicly declared her unwavering belief that her husband will be freed from the rape allegation involving the late 20-year-old Favour Agbro, even as she issued a surprising apology to women who felt offended by her initial defence of him. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, has been thrust into the spotlight following Ogbonna's arrest by the Delta State Police Command over allegations that he raped and physically assaulted Agbro, who later died after ingesting a toxic substance.
Speaking in a video shared on Ogbonna's social media page on Monday, the wife said she had followed developments surrounding the case before deciding to speak publicly. "I am going to defend him. I am going to defend him," she declared. "Even if the heavens and the earth allow him to go in for this matter, I will still defend him. If nobody believes him, I believe him. 100%. Even if I can't defend it, even if I can't prove it, I believe him". The woman, who has been married to Ogbonna for eight years and has four children with him, insisted that forcing himself on a woman was not something she had ever known him to do. "In all the things I know he can do, forcing himself on a woman is something I have never heard or sensed of him," she said.
The wife had previously denied the rape allegation, asserting that her husband only had an affair with Agbro. "Odogwu Asaba did not kill anybody. I know my husband. Odogwu Asaba did not rape Favour. Odogwu Asaba only had an affair with the girl," she said in an earlier video. She also criticised those who, according to her, expected her to abandon her husband because of the allegations. "Like now, my husband will be in trouble, and I'll be thinking about what women will say. I can't abandon him because of what strangers will talk," she said, explaining that she was committed to protecting her children and maintaining their relationship with their father. "I am going to fight for the man that made me a mother, even if I am no longer with him tomorrow," she added.
The woman questioned the emphasis placed on her husband's alleged sexual relationship with Agbro, arguing that the more serious rape allegation should be established with evidence. "So all this whole story they are telling," she said, dismissing the narrative as incomplete. She also urged the public to distinguish between claims circulating online and evidence that could be presented before a court. "Everything is not actually the way they presented it. Before I could come out to talk, I have learnt a lot about this matter. Social media is not a courtroom. You people should bear that in mind," she said.
However, in a dramatic twist on September 1, 2026, the wife made a surprising U-turn, publicly apologising to women who had taken issue with her earlier appearance defending her husband. In a video circulating online, the mother of four admitted that she had acted out of fear and financial vulnerability. "I want to use this opportunity to apologise to all the women who feel offended because I stood by my husband, Odogwu Asaba. I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have shown my face and that of my children," she said. She described herself as a "male-centred woman" who had spent their eight years of marriage as a full-time housewife with no independent income, business, or professional skills. Her husband, she said, had been the sole provider for her, their four children, and even her parents. The fear of being abandoned if she did not show solidarity was, she explained, at the heart of her decision. "I was scared. I was scared if he comes out, he's going to reject me," she said.
Despite the apology, she was equally clear that her stance on her husband's guilt has not shifted. She said Ogbonna had admitted to being involved with Favour Agbro but denied forcing himself on her, and that in all the years she had known him, she had never witnessed such behaviour from him. "I believe him 100%. Even if I can't defend it. Even if I can't prove it. I believe him," she said. She also pushed back against calls for her to leave the marriage, stating that her husband remains the father of her children and that public opinion alone is not enough reason to walk away. "I am going to fight for the man that made me a mother," she added.
The case stems from allegations that Ogbonna, 40, invited Favour Agbro, a nursing student, to Asaba under the guise of teaching her content creation and helping her monetise her TikTok and Facebook accounts. According to the police, he allegedly took her to a hotel, where he raped and physically assaulted her. Favour returned home distressed and told her parents about the alleged encounter. She also reportedly made a video detailing what she claimed had happened. She later ingested a toxic substance in an apparent suicide attempt and died despite efforts to save her. Her family's petition led to Ogbonna's arrest, and the police have indicated that he will be prosecuted. The allegations remain subject to investigation, and Ogbonna has not been convicted of any offence.
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for justice for Favour Agbro. The wife's initial defence of her husband drew sharp criticism, while her subsequent apology has added another layer of complexity to an already emotionally charged case. As the police investigation continues and the legal process unfolds, the woman's declaration that her husband will be freed from the rape case remains a deeply personal assertion in a matter that has captivated the nation. For now, she stands by him—100%.
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