A social commentator and a Research Associate at the Department of Psychiatry at the University College Hospital Ibadan Dr. Olatunde Olayinka Ayinde says the stigma of rape in Nigeria is too much for anyone who has no business with rape to be seen anywhere near it.

He said this in a post on his official Facebook page.

Dr. Ayinde post is in reaction to claims by some that Busola Dakolo statement of being rape by COZA Senior Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinmbo was a frame up to tarnish his image.

Busola, a photographer had on the 28th of June in a now viral video accused Pastor Fatoyinbo of raping her when she was 16-years of age.

He said, “I’m trying to stay out of this conversation, because I know I have biases. But I try to be aware of my biases and rise above them. I have a deep aversion for unbridled power and impunity, especially the one displayed by men who claim to represent God/s everywhere and in Nigeria especially. I also harbour a sort of militant abhorrence for rape and degradation of human beings generally. These may, therefore, colour my reactions sometimes.

But apparently, staying out of this one is not something I can do for long.

Let me say this first and get that out of the way. Every accused person is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. At the same time, it is egregious, sadistic and inhumane to silence anyone who believes he/she has been wronged.

Therefore, Biodun Fatoyinbo stands accused and presumed innocent until proven otherwise.

Are there evil women who would frame a man with whom they have enjoyed a consensual sexual relationship, just to get at him? Sure. It is the most despicable act a human being can carry out, and I am always for such individuals to be punished to the full extent of the law wherever and whenever such a person is found. Lives can be ruined forever because of false accusations. The memories of “when they see us” is still fresh.

Read More: https://thebelltimesng.com/2019/07/05/the-stigma-of-rape-in-nigeria-is-too-much-for-anyone-to-joke-with-it-expert/

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