Nigerian media personality Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has weighed in on the alleged rape case involving TikToker Mirabel. On her X handle, Tacha stated that Mirabel should face penalties if investigations confirm that she lied about being raped.
Tacha highlighted the dangers of false allegations, noting that such claims undermine real victims of sexual assault. She added that rape apologists often exploit proven false accusations to silence genuine victims.
“Now that it has been established that Mirabel lied about the rape allegation, I expect the police and relevant agencies to ensure she is penalised and receives the same punishment a rapist would get… We live in a society where rapists and rape apologists are always looking for excuses to abuse women. We should never allow anyone to empower these evil men. She must be penalised,” Tacha said.
She further emphasised that her stance would not change should a new victim come forward. “Don’t think Mirabel has made it hard for me not to believe the next victim. If another woman comes out tomorrow, I will still believe her,” she added.
