‘I have never and will never be a rapist’ – Peruzzi

Nigerian singer Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, also known as Peruzzi, has come out to state to all who care to listen that he had never been and will never be a rapist.

Peruzzi took to his Twitter account to deny the rape allegations leveled against him.

On Wednesday, 3 June 2020, a young lady simply identified as Princess Jayamah in a series of tweets accused the music star of raping her.

The music star on that same day took to his Twitter page to deny the allegation.

He tweets: “MY NAME IS OKOH TOBECHUKWU, I HAVE NEVER AND WILL NEVER BE A RAPIST”

https://twitter.com/Peruzzi/status/1268196169693478913?s=19

After giving a detailed account of what transpired at the singer’s home, the young lady said she decided to come out eight years after because of the boldness of other rape victims including Daffy Blanco, a London based singer who accused Peruzzi of sexual molestation earlier in the year.

Meanwhile, screenshots of old tweets allegedly by the singer have also surfaced online. The tweets were glorifying raping women and assaulting them with consent.

See Princess Jayamah’s tweets below:

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Taking to his Twitter account, Peruzzi releases recent tweets to address what transpired between he and the lady in 2012.

His tweet reads:

“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.

“I’m ashamed and deeply apologetic for a series of tweets posted on social media 8 years ago.

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

“I sympathise & 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.

“I can’t forgive myself for those dumb tweets. I am sorry. That’s not me!”

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