IVD Takes Drastic Social Media Step as Backlash Grows Over Blessing CEO's Cancer Claim
In a surprising development, businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, has deactivated his Instagram account amidst escalating public outrage directed at his partner, Blessing Okoro, also called Blessing CEO. This action follows Blessing CEO's admission that her claim of battling stage four breast cancer was a miscommunication, despite earlier emotional appeals and fundraising efforts that garnered significant donations from Nigerians.
Controversy Unfolds Over Cancer Allegations and Fundraising
For several weeks, Blessing CEO dominated headlines after asserting she was fighting stage four breast cancer. She shared emotional videos online, including one where she shaved her head, and announced plans to sell her properties to finance chemotherapy treatments. Nigerians responded generously, with Blessing CEO later revealing in an interview that she had received approximately thirteen million naira in donations.
However, the situation took a turn when a woman accused Blessing CEO of editing medical reports that actually belonged to her. Multiple interview videos exposed inconsistencies in her story, leading to widespread calls for her arrest and demands for refunds of the donated funds. Social media activists, including VeryDarkMan and businessman Oil Money, joined the chorus requesting reimbursement.
Backlash Intensifies and Social Media Accounts Go Dark
The backlash reached a peak when Blessing CEO stated that the cancer claim was a miscommunication and bluntly refused to refund any donations, arguing that contributors were not forced to give. On the night of April 4, 2026, she deactivated her Instagram account, fueling suspicions among Nigerians. Shortly after, IVD followed suit by disabling his own Instagram page, with checks confirming the account was deliberately taken offline.
This unusual move has ignited heated reactions across social media platforms. Many Nigerians speculate that the couple might be planning to flee with the donations, while others continue to demand their immediate arrest for alleged fraud. The deactivation of both accounts has added to the drama, with netizens expressing anger and suspicion over the pair's actions.
Public Reactions and Further Denials
Nigerians have voiced strong opinions online, with comments ranging from accusations of criminal collusion to calls for government intervention to prevent their escape. For instance, one user described them as a "match made in hell," while another urged authorities to lock down borders to stop them from leaving the country.
Earlier, Blessing CEO had also denied domestic violence allegations against IVD, which emerged after she posted a video appearing distressed with a caption asking for help. She defended IVD, insisting that social media users were fabricating incidents that never occurred. This denial adds another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding the couple.
The situation remains fluid as Nigerians await further developments, with many monitoring social media for any signs of the couple's next moves or official responses from law enforcement agencies.
