A year after she accused Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of rape, Bukola Dakolo has given an update on the matter.
Many people who had been following the matter have probably forgotten about it because a court in Abuja has found the pastor innocent.
But Busola has said that investigation had continued on it and the police have concluded this.
According to her, the report is now with the Ministry of Justice which she, however, accused of foot dragging on it.
She resisted her story in this IG post.
”It is now officially one year after since I came out and told the most important story of my life up until this point. That when I was a teenager, I was raped. It wasn’t just me. In the media, on social platforms and in private, women have been sharing stories.
“A lot has happened in that time: and my heart is glad that consciousness continues to be raised about the great evil that sexual abuse is, and how widespread it is, and how much women are at risk, and why we need to ensure justice for those who find the strength to speak out.
“Awareness is victory. But we are pushing to another even great victory: Justice.
“When the courts last year decided to rule in favour of the man, people were crestfallen. I understood.
What they didn’t know however is that before we even began, we had been prepared for a long haul battle that may take years because the Nigerian legal system isn’t wired to help sexual abuse victims get justice.
Today, I have a major update. The police have concluded their investigation and handed over its report to the Ministry of Justice in Abuja for onward prosecution of Biodun Fatoyinbo. He clearly has a case to answer.
But there has been silence from the ministry. Silence. A loud silence! We have written a letter but for over a month we have no response.
“My name is Busola Dakolo, a survivor of one of the most horrific acts -rape. My voice will not be shut down. My case will not be silenced. I am thankful to those in and out of the police, the ministry and the corridors of power who have called in solidarity and to reassure me that they are monitoring the ministry of justice and that this pressure to bury the case will not succeed.
“I am updating the Nigerian public because you all made my story matter. You joined me to say enough is enough. With you, this has been an easier process.”
