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"Lagos Court Dismisses Bombshell Defilement Case Against RCCG Pastor – Here's Why"

In a development that has triggered mixed reactions, the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has discharged Pastor Emmanuel Orekoya of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who was accused of defiling his 17-year-old daughter. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Justice Abiola Soladoye struck out the case on grounds of “want of diligent prosecution”, citing that the Lagos State Government failed to produce a single witness throughout the trial, despite 10 adjournments.

Judge’s Verdict: A Waste of Time

“This case is struck out for want of diligent prosecution,” — Justice Abiola Soladoye

The judge emphasized that since Orekoya’s arraignment on February 26, 2024, no witnesses had appeared in court to testify against him.

“It is right that justice delayed is justice denied. The prosecution is at liberty to re-arrest the defendant and bring him to justice whenever they have assembled their witnesses,” she added.

Serious Allegations, No Trial

Orekoya was charged with two counts of defilement and sexual assault by penetration, allegedly committed in 2017 at Jacob Adeleye Street, Odo-Eran, Itire, Surulere, Lagos. The state had accused him of inserting his penis into his daughter’s mouth, a grave charge under Sections 137 and 162 of the Lagos Criminal Law (2015).

The pastor pleaded not guilty, but with no witnesses stepping forward, the court had no option but to dismiss the case.

What Happens Next?

While the case is now closed, the court granted the state the liberty to re-arrest and prosecute Orekoya if and when they are ready with evidence and witnesses.

ZUBY77:
Go and check the record of this Judge, he is probably a member of the redeem cult. If this rape case was against any pastor from middle belt, you will see how the judge will throw him to Jail.

bigiyaro:
Witness as how? Is someone supposed to witness the act before? This case is simply a case of word against word. But anyhow, something around Dat kind of thing happened somewhere around them.

bigiyaro:
Witness as how? Is someone supposed to witness the act before? This case is simply a case of word against word. But anyhow, something around Dat kind of thing happened somewhere around them.

bigiyaro:
Witness as how? Is someone supposed to witness the act before? This case is simply a case of word against word. But anyhow, something around Dat kind of thing happened somewhere around them.

frisky2good:
The victim has to testify in court. I believe the family deliberately frustrated the case

ZUBY77:
Go and check the record of this Judge, he is probably a member of the redeem cult. If this rape case was against any pastor from middle belt, you will see how the judge will throw him to Jail.

voiceoftheupcom:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/07/03/lagos-court-dismisses-bombshell-defilement-case-against-rccg-pastor-heres-why/

joseph1832:
Such cases are usually DOA. Since there is no nobody present who actually witnessed him insert his penis into her mouth, the case can't see the light of day. Also, having her testifying to him doing that nonsense won't be able to hold water, because she's underage and underage person's can't be witness in court, neither can they be trialed for committing an offense.

Hmm.

Notawesternbot:
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TONYE001:
Another angle to look t it. Possible. Maybe they want out-of-court settlement.

If this is the case, then it's shameful. If the man did it, for the sake of the girl and for possible future victims, those with relevant info should approach the court and testify. He should go to jail and be off civilization for as long as necessary.

Imagine him going back home...how will the young girl feel?

joseph1832:
Such cases are usually DOA. Since there is no nobody present who actually witnessed him insert his penis into her mouth, the case can't see the light of day. Also, having her testifying to him doing that nonsense won't be able to hold water, because she's underage and underage person's can't be witness in court, neither can they be trialed for committing an offense.

Hmm.

gerrardomendes:
Emphasis on "RCCG PASTOR". APC have intervened on his behalf.

If you know, you know. 😂

ZUBY77:
Go and check the record of this Judge, he is probably a member of the redeem cult. If this rape case was against any pastor from middle belt, you will see how the judge will throw him to Jail.