Simi Allegations: Ogun govt pressured to begin preliminary investigation

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has urged the Ogun State Government to begin a preliminary investigation into allegations involving popular singer Simi.

The agency also called on anyone who may have been affected to come forward and provide information that could help authorities properly examine the claims.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, said the matter should not be ignored.

According to her, once allegations of abuse or misconduct surface, authorities have a responsibility to take them seriously.

“As for the Simi case, we cannot pretend that we have not seen these reports. We have a duty to at least begin a preliminary investigation,” she said.

However, Vivour-Adeniyi explained that pursuing legal action could be challenging without direct testimony from those involved.

She noted that prosecution would be difficult if no survivor or complainant is willing to step forward and officially report the matter.

“The truth is that it will be very difficult to prosecute without a survivor being present,” she added.

She encouraged any individual who may have experienced sexual abuse, assault, aggression, or defamation to come forward.

According to her, reporting such incidents is the first step toward ensuring proper documentation and determining the next course of action.

She stressed that once a formal statement is taken, authorities would be in a better position to decide how to proceed with the case.