Kwara PDP chieftain, Esinrogunjo in fresh trouble, faces trial over alleged rape of 15-yr-old girl
Fresh trouble appears to be looming for a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Abdulmumini Musbau Esinrogunjo, who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl in his office
Plans have reportedly been finalised to arraign him at the Kwara State High Court this week with the case currently awaiting assignment by the Chief Judge to the appropriate court, where trial proceedings are expected to commence.
Esinrogunjo, a grassroots politician, is being dragged to court following a petition forwarded to the Department of State Services (DSS) by the Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC), seeking justice for the assaulted girl.
A source privy to the development told The Informant247 that the politician himself was served court processes on Wednesday and may likely be arraigned this week.
According to the charge filed against him in court, Esinrogunjo allegedly committed the crime in his office, situated along Odota, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The charge revealed that he met the victim along Olorunsogo area, Ilorin, when she was going for Quranic class before he lured her into his office and raped her under the false pretence of marrying her later.
The victim, according to the charge, revealed how the defendant took her to his office on a particular day and started touching her breast, telling her he had the right to do so since he would later marry her.
The girl further recounted how the defendant congratulated her for being a woman after having sex with her despite her resistance, saying he threatened not to marry her again if she told anyone about the illicit escapade.
The prosecution team, to be led by the Ministry of Justice, will present six witnesses who are prepared to testify in court.
According to sources, there is also a medical report confirming evidence of penetration, as well as the girl’s birth certificate, which indicates that she is a minor. These, along with other exhibits, will be presented to establish the case of rape against the politician.
