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Woman Retracts Rape Allegation Against Nigerian Footballer Victor Ebele, Offers Public Apology


An Abuja-based woman, Chioma Oniniwu, has publicly retracted her rape allegations against Singapore-based Nigerian footballer, Victor Ebele Jnr, admitting that the claims were false.

In a video retraction published on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Oniniwu formally apologized to the athlete and his family for the emotional distress and reputational damage caused by her social media statements.

“Victor Ebele never raped me. I was so frightened I took laws into my hands,” Oniniwu stated in the video, appealing to online media outlets and blogs to take down initial reports accusing the player.

The development follows her arrest by security operatives on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following investigations into cyberbullying, defamation, and filing false reports.

Oniniwu was subsequently arraigned before an Abuja court, which ordered her remand in prison custody before she satisfied her bail conditions.

The dispute began in September 2025 when Oniniwu posted allegations on X (formerly Twitter), claiming the footballer had assaulted her.

She further accused officers at the Gwarinpa Police Division in Abuja of failing to investigate the matter, while alleging that the player’s family members intimidated her.

However, electronic chat records released by the footballer indicated that the duo were involved in a consensual relationship and that the dispute arose over financial matters and pregnancy claims.

nlfpmod:
https://leadership.ng/woman-retracts-rape-allegation-against-nigerian-footballer-victor-ebele-offers-public-apology/

https://x.com/i/status/2094733515300491496

Imalwayshorny:
Na so one girl wan accuse me of rape for this forum you never ban her

Stephen0mozzy:
I personally think Ogun go keeeeil the guy if he doesn't sue her. Anybody that also tries to plead on her behalf, sango betide you.

FortCavazosKnox:
Punishment for false rape accusations should be 50 years imprisonment, same sentence should go for rape!!

Ishilove:
The actions of wicked individuals like this is the reason why genuine rape victims will find it difficult getting justice. Please, an example must be made of her to deter this kind of abhorrent behaviour.

nlfpmod:
https://leadership.ng/woman-retracts-rape-allegation-against-nigerian-footballer-victor-ebele-offers-public-apology/

https://x.com/i/status/2094733515300491496

Eba50:
wey that girl wey lie against paul psquare again? i hope she is enjoying beans. she beg and beg tire.psquare say them must use one set example

Ishilove:
The actions of wicked individuals like this is the reason why genuine rape victims will find it difficult getting justice. Please, an example must be made of her to deter this kind of abhorrent behaviour.

Obakoolex:
If as a man you must carry all this women of low virtue, try to always find a means to protect yourself, either by chat proof or something to exonorate you in this type of mess.
Thank God say my wife is enough for me

Stephen0mozzy:
I personally think Ogun go keeeeil the guy if he doesn't sue her. Anybody that also tries to plead on her behalf, sango betide you.

False accusations like these are usually not wiped off by "public apology", they can derail career, make people become skeptical of his person. Why has there been no law against people like this? Isn't this defamation of character with intent to cause irreparable damage.