A social media user identified as King Chidi has sparked massive controversy online after publicly blaming Favour, the 20-year-old woman who allegedly took her own life following a reported sexual assault by content creator Odogwu Asaba. Rather than directing anger at the accused, Chidi turned his attention to Favour herself, sharing a photo of her on Instagram and questioning her character based on her appearance and online behaviour.
Chidi's Controversial Statements
Chidi argued that Favour was not as innocent as people were making her out to be, pointing to videos of her dancing online as evidence of her character. He called her 'stupid' for agreeing to meet someone she barely knew at a hotel without informing her family. In his view, young women need to stop seeking attention on social media, and he concluded that Favour bore some responsibility for what happened to her.
Backlash and Accusations of Victim-Blaming
Chidi's posts drew immediate and widespread condemnation, with many describing his comments as dangerous and deeply insensitive. He acknowledged that his comments had sparked a wave of backlash, with users flooding his comment section. He maintained, however, that people were too focused on the outcome of the situation and not enough on what he described as preventable circumstances.
Public Reactions on Social Media
The reactions from social media users were swift and largely critical of Chidi's position. User @em__wanta wrote: 'I highly recommend you follow whoever you want to date/marry on all their socials, regardless of the gender o. Because wth'. @queencarol_02 reacted: 'Toooor na to Dey blame the victim remain. God protect me and daughters'. @sheila bebe_sams2025 commented: 'It's good these men are exposing themselves and how they think, it's very good. At least now we know who to avoid'. @garya manesi said: 'Doesn't give the man the right to grape her'. @ukaypeters wrote: 'CHIDI??? If it wasn't an Igbo man, I'll have been shocked'. @iam_d_c_d shared: 'You all should keep raising your kids without fear of consequences, keep exposing them to danger both the male and female child, later come and cry and put blames'. @wailergonewail commented with a sarcastic tone about monetary expectations.
Odogwu Asaba and Favour's Chats Surface
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that an alleged chat between the late Favour and content creator Odogwu Asaba had surfaced online amid the sexual assault allegation against him. The unverified messages purportedly showed him daring Favour to involve the police while dismissing her voice notes as 'nonsense.' The chat resurfaced after Favour reportedly died following her allegation against him, triggering widespread outrage and debate on social media.
