The Digest:
Big Brother Naija star Tacha has demanded that TikTok user Mirabel face prosecution equal to that of a rapist after she admitted her rape allegation was false. Mirabel confessed in an audio recording shared by VeryDarkMan that she fabricated the story due to mental health struggles and drug use, stating: "I have been taking drugs, and I was not thinking clearly when I posted the videos." The Ogun State Police Command has concluded plans to arrest and prosecute Mirabel upon her discharge from the hospital, with a police source stating the prosecution aims "to serve as a deterrent to others." In an X post, Tacha insisted: "I expect the police... to make sure they penalize Mirabel and that she receives the same punishment a rapist would get." She argued false accusations empower real rapists and abusers, saying: "We should NEVER allow stupid women to empower these evil and wicked men!"
Key Points:
- Tacha's demand for equal punishment sparks debate on consequences for false accusers.
- It highlights tension between protecting genuine victims and penalising fabrications.
- Mirabel faces prosecution, while advocates debate appropriate sanctions.
- This signals the severe backlash false accusers face in the #MeToo era.
- The timing, with police confirming prosecution, raises the stakes for mental health defences.
Sources: Naija News, Tacha/X,
