The Executive Director of Michelles Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development (MYISD) who also doubles as the President of the Nigerian Female Youth Organisation, Princess Michelle Peter has condemned the recent rape allegations of embattled Yoruba actor , Olanrewaju Omiyinka aka Baba Ijesha and a minor.
The ED in a statement called on the Nigerian Police Force to commence investigation on the matter and if found guilty, he should be brought book .
She also described the incessant upsurge in rape cases and violence especially among Women and young Girls across the country as frightening.
She said while stigmatization of victims should be punishable offense, victims and their families should be encouraged to report to appropriate agencies.
She said it is the rapist , rather than the victim that must be shamed.
Princess also called on Governors who are yet to implement the VAPP act and Child Right act to do stating that because enough is enough.
“We also appreciate the governors that have signed the VAPP act and Child Right act but they should note that passing a law is not for decoration but implementation, which is very key.
“Kaduna state has one of the best punishments against rape but we have not heard of any prosecution. So they should make sure that prosecution takes place. If not it will be like water poured on a stone,” she said .
Also, on the Philosophy graduate of the University of Uyo, Iniobong Umoren that was raped and killed by a man who said he had a job for her in Akwa Ibom state, Princess called on government and security forces to address this ugly descent into the abyss as a matter of urgent national importance .
