Popular Nigerian auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, has appealed to his family, friends and business partners to forgive him for any wrongs he may have committed, describing the past five years as a period of endless battles.
IVD made the appeal in an Instagram post on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, where he reflected on his personal struggles and expressed a desire to make amends for his past mistakes.
Acknowledging that he is not perfect, the businessman prayed for God’s mercy and forgiveness, while asking anyone he might have hurt through his actions to find it in their hearts to forgive him.
Addressing his family, friends and business associates, he wrote that the past five years had been difficult, adding that he was now focused on reflection, correcting his mistakes and moving forward.
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The auto dealer has faced years of public scrutiny following the death of his wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, in October 2022. She died from injuries sustained in a house fire at their matrimonial home after an altercation with IVD.
His subsequent relationship with controversial socialite Blessing CEO also attracted widespread public attention and criticism.
IVD was previously accused of involvement in his wife’s death but was discharged and acquitted in 2025.
His latest public appeal appears to mark a moment of reflection as he seeks forgiveness and hopes to rebuild strained relationships.
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