“Devastated” Stephanie Okereke Reacts To Cousin’s Rap3 Mess

Over the weekend, there were viral reports alleging a relative of top Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Daniel Okereke, of $exually molesting an undergraduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG.

The culprit, who reportedly confessed to the crime, is also a relative of former Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Director-General, Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke.

Worried by several media reports which linked her with the suspect, the actress, in a press statement, urged that her name and photographs should not be used to sell the story. She described it as “a form of victimization of me as a woman, it is unethical and extremely hurtful. I am not the alleged.”

She frowned at the alleged act committed by her cousin, who she described as “my brother.”

The actress, making her position clear on the issue, stressed that, “Lest there be any doubt. Rap3 is rap3, regardless of who the face of the accused is.”

According to her, “It is indeed heart breaking for me to receive and deal with news alleging a family member of mine is an alleged perpetrator of sexual violence against a woman. I am devastated.”

Stephanie hailed the courage of the victim (to speak out) and promised to ensure justice is served.

“I have also encouraged and assured the alleged victim of my stance against rap3 and applaud her for her bravery to upset the culture of silence, in Nigeria; even as I accord deference and patiently wait for the criminal justice system to determine the guilt or innocence of my brother,” she emphasised.

“I therefore please ask all Bloggers and the media who have placed my pictures and name to this story to refrain from further using me to sensationalise this story,” she begged.

Concluding, the former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, contestant thanked her “fans, and all well-wishers for your continued support and ask for your continued prayers.”