Natasha Akpoti Demands Petition as Court Acquits Ochanya’s Alleged Abusers

• Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to pursue justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, who died in 2018 after years of alleged abuse by her aunt’s husband and son.
• The senator reacted after learning that the suspects had reportedly been acquitted, urging Ochanya’s family to petition her office so she can intervene in the case.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has promised to fight for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, whose death in 2018 sparked nationwide outrage and the #JusticeForOchanya campaign.

Ochanya reportedly died from Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) after years of alleged sexual abuse by her aunt’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, a lecturer at Benue State Polytechnic, and his son, Victor. The abuse allegedly began when she was just eight years old.

She was laid to rest on November 2, 2018, in her hometown, Ogene-Amejo, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State.

Reacting to renewed public calls for justice, Senator Natasha said she recently learned that the suspects had been discharged and acquitted. She urged Ochanya’s family to submit a petition to her office so she can take action and help ensure justice is finally served.

In other news…. Reality TV star and social media influencer Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed that venturing into politics could be a path she might consider.

In a recent interview with BBC Pidgin, Tacha expressed her interest in engaging in political matters, citing her desire to help Nigerians as a motivating factor.

She explained, “I feel that if you constantly complain about issues, it makes sense to step in and contribute to decisions that could improve people’s lives. People always say that after God comes politics, and it’s true government policies can significantly impact our lives. So, getting involved is logical.”

Tacha added, “I’m passionate about politics, but I’m not the one making the big decisions yet. For now, I’ll continue leveraging my platform to advocate for good governance and ensure our leaders are held accountable.”