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D’banj petitons IGP over rape allegations against him
Popular artiste, D’banj, has written a petition to the Inspector General of Police to investigate the rape allegations levelled on him by one Ms Seyitan.
This is coming after model and actor, Uti Nwachukwu petitioned the police and requested that he be investigated.
After he Posted this on the Social media on Saturday, Miss Seyitan also posted a letter from her Lawyers demanding for a public and private apology concerning the alleged Rape.
Read what he wrote;
Dear members of the public,
Our attention has been drawn to the false allegations purported by Benjamin Ese and Aunty Seyitan who labeled our client, Nigerian musician Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo professionally known as Dbanj a rapist.
Prior to the widespread of the deep-seated lies targeted to taint the image and reputation of our client- Dbanj, as an organization we have a strict policy of ignoring clout chasers and cyberbullies and we refrain from engaging with them, but not this time.
This is a calculated attempt to ruin Dbanj’s long-standing character and career, as well as disrupt on-going plans for his 40th birthday and album release. Not to talk of devaluing and trivializing the conversations that are currently being held to emancipate and tackle the challenges faced by the girl child.
On behalf of our client D’banj, the management of DKM would like to reaffirm zero tolerance for any kind of sexual abuse and particularly frowns at any action that exploits women and the infringement of their rights. We strenuously deny the rape allegations and express our sincerest apologies to rape survivors and victims of this dastardly act.
As of now, our legal team are fully involved and will address this matter with the necessary legal actions in pursuance to the full extent of the law to ensure that this malicious act of blackmail and character defamation does not occur again.
We understand that this is causing huge concern. However, an internal investigation has been launched and we assure the public that we are taking this matter very seriously to establish the details.
We still say NO to Sexual Violence, Racism, and Tribalism.
June 8, 2020
Management of Glee Hotel denies rape allegation against D’banj
The management of Glee Hotel, the establishment in which a lady claimed D’banj allegedly raped her, denied the allegation against the singer.
D’banj is said to have raped a lady inside one of the rooms in the hotel where the girl lodged. He’s said to have been given a spare key to the girl’s room.
This has now been denied by Glee Hotel in a statement seen below.
“Our attention has been brought to the Rape allegation trending on Instagram made against the popular musician Dbanj. It is said to have happened at Glee hotel sometime in December 2018. It is alleged that the front office at Glee gave Dbanj the key to a guests room without their consent.
“We state firmly that this is FALSE and can never happen at Glee. We operate best practices and the welfare and security of our guest is paramount to us. We advice the accuser to check with the person who paid for the said room as her said name was not on record as a guest. Any person who pays has access to two keys for all the rooms paid for by them.
“We never got any complaints then or at anytime afterwards regarding any form of abuse. We will never condone any form of abuse particularly to a lady at our premises (Glee). we are happy to assist in investigating the matter properly. Our lawyers have been informed and we are taking the matter very seriously. We SAY LOUDLY NO to rape or any form of abuse towards women”.
June 5, 2020
Nigerians respond as COZA’s Biodun Fatoyinbo steps down over assault claim
By Jennifer Y Omiloli

Nigerians have responded to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo’s choice to venture down as the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, over supposed assault claim from Timi Dakolo’s better half, Busola.
Minister Fatoyinbo had in a post on his Instagram page on Monday, declared stepping down from the lectern following the assault adventure.
He stated: “The past few days have been very sobering on me I have taken time to seek spiritual counsel form Christian leaders around the world who feel very concerned about the ongoing report in the media.
“I have solicited their guidance on actions I should take that is honouring to our Lord Jesus Christ and the work he has called me to do.
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“Drawing from their counsel and that of the leadership of COZA and owing to my love for Lord’s work and the sacred honor of my calling I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church.”
This went ahead of the impact points of dissents requesting that the pastor steps down over the charges leveled by Timi Dakolo’s better half, Busola.
The VIP picture taker had claimed that the COZA originator compellingly assaulted her when she was youthful.
In the interim, the minister’s choice to step down as Senior Pastor of COZA till the issue is settled has mixed responses from Nigerians on the web.
Here are a few remarks accumulated by Daybreak from Twitter:
@Iam_ademuyiwa “Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA finally steps down. Truth is indomitable. Baba just wastes money for the counter-protest yesterday.”
@Iam_anikeade “Mr. Fatoyinbo has decided to step down. This a win for Nigeria women and humanity at large. May all rapist be it male or female face the wrath of God.”
@Tibonez “I think Coza global board members finally came to their senses and realized Biodun Fatoyinbo is bad for the COZA brand.”
@datsbobby “COZA pastor is taking a leave of absence from the pulpit. Now, proper investigations should be conducted by the police. To all those who protested on social media, at the churches and victims who spoke up, this is a good thing. Your voices are being heard!
@BloodyNigerian “It’s just social media. It’s just twitter but Pastor step down worked. This is a win. More to come COZA.”
@Patrick6544 “Now, the investigations can commence, both internal and external. To God be the glory.”
@silasdung “Senior Pastor of COZA Biodun Fatoyinbo takes leave of absence. Now we can move to other national issues #RUGA.”
@Walegates “Coza pastor has stepped down. Definitely didn’t see this possible but I’m still a bit cynical, is it a move to stop others from coming forward? You have to look at this like a chess game, if a pro is sacrificing their Queen they are either accepting you won or you are walking into a trap.”
@Yemitola “Senior Pastor of Coza, Biodun Fatoyin takes leave of absence from the pulpit. Wise decision. Let him go sort out this mess.”
@LE_arma “Fatoyinbo proceeds on leave of absence from Pulpit. Hallelujah. Now step into the witness box.”
@Victorexco “COZA man earns my respect. Now go to court if truly you’re innocent or you come out and apologize.”
@MudMuslimA90 “Senior Pastor of COZA step downed, commendable.”
July 1, 2019