Court Denies Bail for Odogwu Asaba in Favour's Case

On September 15, 2026, a court rejected the bail application filed on behalf of Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, in connection with the ongoing criminal case regarding the death of late Favour. Awele Ideal, the lawyer representing Favour's family at no cost, announced this development via Instagram.

Awele stated that Odogwu Asaba's legal team had submitted the bail application three weeks prior, and her office responded promptly. During the court proceedings, the judge firmly denied the bail request.

Awele Ideal confirmed that she is providing legal representation and financial support to the family entirely on a pro bono basis, emphasizing her commitment to the case by invoking the Latin maxim "Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum," meaning "let justice be done though the heavens fall." The case has garnered significant online attention, with mixed reactions from followers expressing both relief and frustration.