Lady Rejects N2.5m From Rivers LGA Chairman After Alleging Assault Over Dilapidated School Exposure

A young woman who accused the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon. Eugene Cheta Epelle, of ordering an assault on her after she exposed the poor condition of a school in her community has rejected N2.5 million sent to her bank account.

The lady had earlier taken to social media to draw attention to the deteriorating state of a secondary school in her area, a move that sparked widespread reactions online. She later alleged that the council chairman confronted her over the video and that she was subsequently assaulted.

In a recent update, she disclosed that the chairman transferred N2.5 million into her account, which she described as a bribe, stressing that she neither asked for the money nor agreed to any form of settlement.

“Transparency is very important to me, especially at a time like this.

The Chairman Hon Eugene Cheta Epelle transferred N2.5 million Naira bribe money to me, and I want to make it very clear to the public that this money was not requested by me and no agreement was reached between us for any form of compensation.

I have been trying to refund the N2.5 million, but due to issues with my bank transfer I have been unable to complete the transaction yet. I am still making efforts to return it.

This is also a direct message to the Chairman:

Please understand that I did not reach any agreement with you regarding this case. Matters like this should be handled properly and transparently, not through shady payments.

I cannot be bribed. What I want is simple do the right thing and let justice and accountability take its proper course.”

She explained that she has been attempting to return the money but has faced difficulties completing the bank transfer, adding that she remains determined to refund it.

The development has continued to generate reactions on social media, with many Nigerians calling for accountability over the alleged assault and renewed attention to the poor condition of public schools in the area.