Leave my area kids out of your dramatic spiritual displays – VDM warns Tonto DikehThe suit demands ₦200 million in damages over alleged violations of the child’s rights to dignity and privacy. “The actions of the Respondent did not just constitute degrading treatment of the school child but exposed her to contempt, public shame, and likely unspoken child trauma,” the filing states. Obasi further argued that the publication of the footage and images on social media without consent violated the girl’s right to privacy under Section 37 of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution and the Child Rights Act 2003. In addition to the ₦200 million compensation, the suit is asking the court to declare that the alleged ritual breached the child’s constitutional right to dignity. The application further asks the court to rule that any form of child exorcism or harmful religious ritual carried out under the guise of spiritual deliverance constitutes a violation of the fundamental rights of children in Nigeria.

Source: GhanaWeb March 14, 2026 01:14 UTC