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.
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