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Student Demands ₦15 Million After Viral False Rape Allegation Sparks National Debate

A university student has issued a formal demand for ₦15 million in damages after he was allegedly falsely accused of rape on social media, in a case that is quickly becoming one of the most talked about controversies online.

According to a legal letter dated February 22, 2026, solicitors from K.C. Anekwe & Associates acting on behalf of Mr. Ojukọ Adesobi David accused a woman of making a false rape allegation on or about February 17, which was then circulated widely across social media platforms.

The accusation reportedly included the public release of the student’s phone number, exposing him to direct harassment and public condemnation.

The lawyers described the allegation as “entirely false, malicious, reckless, and without factual foundation,” stating that the incident caused severe reputational damage, emotional distress, and loss of business opportunities.

Within hours of the accusation spreading online, the student allegedly began receiving calls and messages from strangers calling him a rapist.

For several days, his name circulated in online discussions as a suspected sexual offender.

Then the story took a dramatic turn.

The woman at the center of the allegation later released a public apology video, clearing David of wrongdoing. In the video, she reportedly admitted that the accusation was made out of annoyance rather than based on any actual incident.

But the apology did not end the matter.

David insists the damage has already been done.

His legal representatives argue that the apology was insufficient and lacking genuine remorse, noting that it failed to adequately repair the harm caused to his reputation.

As a result, the student is now demanding the following:

• ₦15 million in compensation for defamation and related harm
• A written apology and full public retraction on all platforms where the allegation appeared
• Immediate removal of all defamatory content
• A formal undertaking to never repeat such statements

The accused party has been given 14 days to comply with the demands, failing which legal proceedings may begin.

At the time of reporting, the dispute remains in the pre-litigation stage, and no court case has yet been officially filed.

Why This Case Matters

Legal observers say the case highlights the growing dangers of trial by social media, where accusations can spread to thousands of people before facts are verified.

Unlike physical damage, reputational damage can linger long after innocence is proven.

Even after a public apology, screenshots and posts often remain online indefinitely.

Some commentators argue that ₦15 million is excessive, while others insist the amount reflects the seriousness of publicly labeling someone a rapist without evidence and some even demanded that he could have charged ₦100 million.

Many observers also note that if the accusation had not been retracted, the student's education, career prospects, and personal safety could have been permanently affected.

The Bigger Debate

The case has triggered intense public discussion about:

• False accusations
• Social media justice
• Due process
• Reputation damage
• Legal accountability

Supporters of the lawsuit argue that strong legal consequences are necessary to discourage reckless accusations.

Critics argue that large financial penalties may discourage genuine victims from speaking up.

For now, the case remains unresolved.

But one thing is clear.

This incident has become a powerful reminder that a single accusation posted online can change a life overnight whether it is true or false.

What is your view? Should an apology be enough, or should financial damages follow?

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Serves her right. What kind of nonsense was she thinking.

He shouldn't take sorry for a response, Sue her and if she doesn't have money, let her go to jail.

Meanwhile Ftc in Ramadan.

Even if she sell her family to slavery
Where she wan see 15M

False rape allegations should be severely dealt with.

Make she pay jor!!!!

This is really good. Don’t drag it with them when the falsely accuse you. Be like David…. Report to the neccesary authority and sue the accuser.

Burden of proof will be on them and if they can not prove it—— make dem pay or go to jail.

Get in jor!!!

Dpsychologist:
Student Demands ₦15 Million After Viral False Rape Allegation Sparks National Debate



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False rape accusers should not be allowed to go scot free. Many lives have been ruined. Greenwood, Toure (I'm not sure but that man city player) God saved Neymar too.

There must be punishment. You can't just wake up obe morning and accuse someone of rape just because you want to trend online.

But making it a criminal offense is too much. At most, civil.

PS: We need more of this kind of topics on Nairaland. This is what attracted many of us to the forum that time.

A proper law should be made against this false rape allegation

The legal document tendered by his lawyer.


P. S

https://www.nairaland.com/8622459/when-lies-destroy-lives-silence

What's this mess all about? Defaming someone just because you have a phone?

I use 2 goats to support the case of the young man, that daughter of Jezebel should be forced to pay for damaging the young mans reputation

Where she wan see 15million!

Pay the dude or go to jail

If you sell the werey girl sef she no go reach 15 million naira

Men are now more courageous and wiser...they are giving women back what women have been doing for ages ... I warned that we will get this this place one day ...this is what feminism has brought upon women. ..so many misandrists and now, men are fighting back

Good one boy



Brotherhood is proud of you

He did well on this. Exactly.

I have said this before that what makes her to come openly is because she has been served legal letters.

how she wan take pay with that 5k wig she carry

Emotional gender leaping before thinking.



Now she don jump enter hell fire, no way out for her.

He made a mistake. The judge will slash the money. I will rather sue her for #100m

Last year was the year of Natashas. This year is the year of Mirabels

He shouldn't let that girl go Scott free or she will do worse to somebody else.

The guy for increase am to 100,000,000

A very good move. This will serve as a deterant to others.

That really serves her right.

Dpsychologist:
Student Demands ₦15 Million After Viral False Rape Allegation Sparks National Debate



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See where I for don make my 1st Millions some 27 yrs ago chai .....Genz 😭

I’m in support of this …. It’s unfair to let the vulture go free

This 15meter come sound like ransom for my ear....this banny don buy balogun market. Her eye go don clear by now

This lawyer should have copied and served the VC, Senate and the relevant bodies in that institution a copy of this letter so that this girl enter the pit that she intended to lay for the guy.

ChizzyBuna:
Even if she sell her family to slavery she can't still afford that money

Hopefully, one of her sugar daddys might show up for her.