Seven years after the death of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya, fresh outrage has erupted across social media as Nigerians renew calls for justice over her case.
The hashtag #JusticeForOchanya is currently trending on major platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and WhatsApp, with thousands joining the campaign to demand accountability.
As of the time of filing this report, over 167,000 posts had been shared on X, with top musicians, activists, doctors, and influencers amplifying the call for justice.
Co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, urged Nigerians to take collective action by tweeting daily.
“Nothing beats a united voice speaking at the same time. Can we at 10 a.m. every day tweet 10 tweets each using #JusticeForOchanya until Ochanya and her family get the justice they deserve?” she wrote.
Also reacting, popular health advocate Dr. Chinonso Egemba, known as Aproko Doctor, condemned the justice system for failing the young girl.
“What happened to Ochanya was wicked. Everybody involved in that case and ensured that it wasn’t tried properly is part of the wickedness. The Nigerian system failed Ochanya,” he said in a video post.
Similarly, Big Brother Naija Season 10 finalist, Kola Omotoso, decried the growing cases of child abuse, saying:
“We cannot claim to protect our future while our children live in fear. Child abuse must end justice for Ochanya and every silenced child.”
Comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu (Sabinus) also expressed frustration, noting:
“For how long will we continue to tolerate rapists and abusers? Children are the bedrock of society. Can we at least demand justice?”
On Facebook, the movement gathered more voices, including actress Ini Edo, who said she was deeply disturbed by the unresolved case.
“My heart is heavy remembering innocent Ochanya Ogbanje. The thought of the culprits walking free is sickening. Government must introduce stricter laws to curb this kind of inhumane behavior,” she said, pausing her movie promotion in solidarity.
Another user, Agnes Ejeh, added:
“We can’t keep sweeping the truth under the rug. Childhood abuse is real, and it’s destroying lives. It’s time we speak, protect, and demand justice.”
Ochanya, a 13-year-old student, reportedly suffered years of sexual abuse before her death in 2018 a case that sparked nationwide outrage and calls for reforms to protect children from abuse.
