Peruzzi Releases Official Statement Responding To The Rape Allegation Leveled Against Him

June 4, 2020 Azeeza Adeowu 0 Comment Official statement, Peruzzi, Rape, rape accusations, rape allegations, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh

Nigerian singer, Peruzzi has made an official statement denying the rape accusations leveled against him.

A lady identified as Princess, narrated how she was allegedly raped by the singer during a sleepover at his home in 2012 after she went there with her friend who was his girlfriend then.

Reacting to the accusations, he wrote;

“In light of recent allegations, accusing me of rape in 2012, I want to say that I, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, strongly refute such claim. I have never and will never rape or sexually assault anybody.

“The claim is false and has also been refuted by a witness who was present at the time of the allegation. Rape is a heinous and cowardly act, which I do not condone.“

Reacting to the series of rape tweets he made 8 years ago, he wrote he is “ashamed and deeply apologetic” about them.

“Those tweets were irresponsible and ill-informed. I was younger and didn’t fully grasp the implications of making such statements,” he said, “They are neither a reflection of who I am then, or now.

He added;

“I sympathize & stand with all victims and survivors of rape. I do not take your trauma lightly. My heart goes out to the families of Uwazila, Ada, Farishina, and all other survivors who have courageously spoken about their abuse in recent times, may the Almighty heal your hearts.“

“It is my earnest prayer that the perpetrators be brought to book.“

“Once again, I sincerely apologise for those tweets, containing really stupid and insensitive statements; I take full responsibility, as I should have known better.”