Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reaffirmed her commitment to seek justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, whose tragic death in 2018 sparked the nationwide #JusticeForOchanya movement.
Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje died from VVF complications after she was allegedly raped for years by her aunt’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, 61, and son, Victor Ogbuja. The victim was laid to rest on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Ogene-Amejo Village in Okpokwu Local Government of Benue State.
Andrew Ogbuja, a lecturer at the Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, and his son, Victor, were accused of molesting Ochanya since she was 8. They were also accused of having vaginal and anal sex with her and this caused her to develop Vesicovagina Fistula (VVF).
Few days ago, some Nigerians took to social media to demand justice for the deceased.
In a statement released on her social media page this morning, Senator Natasha said “I thought the perpetrators were in jail. Atlas, they were discharged and acquitted. For our children, I stand for justice for Ochanya.”
She therefore asked the family of the deceased to write a petition to her office to enable her to follow up with the case.
