Zimbabwean socialite and political activist Susan Mutami has made serious allegations against a Nigerian man identified as Okocha Ikoro, accusing him of sexually assaulting her while she was allegedly under the influence of an unknown substance.
In a series of emotional social media posts, Mutami claimed that Ikoro recorded videos of her while she was in what she described as her “most vulnerable state.” She alleged that she had been drugged and subjected to a non-consensual sexual act.
Mutami said she was considering publicly releasing the videos, arguing that they would help people understand what she says happened to her. However, sharing intimate footage could raise significant legal, privacy and ethical concerns, particularly because the material allegedly depicts a possible sexual offence.
Mutami says police received video and medical evidence
According to Mutami, the Queensland Police Service is already in possession of the videos, along with medical records from a hospital that she submitted as evidence.
She expressed frustration after allegedly being informed that investigators did not believe the available evidence would result in a successful prosecution.
Mutami said the footage appeared to show that she was heavily intoxicated or drugged. She questioned why the case might not proceed despite what she described as video evidence and supporting medical documents.
The activist also revealed that she recently emailed the police requesting an update on the investigation. According to her account, a police constable chose to respond by telephone rather than in writing.
Mutami said she recorded the conversation, although its contents have not been independently verified or publicly authenticated.
Legal dispute with Okocha Ikoro
Mutami also referred to a letter she had reportedly received from a lawyer representing Ikoro. She rejected an alleged demand for a retraction and vowed to continue speaking publicly about the case.
“A retraction will never come from me,” she wrote, adding that she intended to amplify her voice internationally and defend her claims in court.
She accused Ikoro and people allegedly working on his behalf of attempting to discredit her through bloggers and negative online publications. Mutami insisted that such tactics would not silence her.
“I will see you in court,” she declared, while repeating her allegation that she had been violated on several occasions.
The statements contained in Mutami’s posts remain allegations. The material provided does not contain a detailed public response from Ikoro, his legal representatives or the Queensland Police Service concerning the specific claims.
Complaints about the treatment of her children
Mutami expanded her criticism beyond her own case, alleging that authorities in Queensland had previously failed to act adequately when her children experienced serious incidents.
She claimed that one child was sexually assaulted while attending Brisbane Boys’ College and that the matter was not handled properly. She said the situation became so difficult that Zimbabwean politician Temba Mliswa offered to facilitate the children’s return to Zimbabwe.
According to Mutami, the boy eventually had to change schools.
She also alleged that another of her children, Tinotenda, experienced bullying at kindergarten. Mutami said she was forced to move him to another childcare institution after becoming dissatisfied with the authorities’ response.
She accused the Queensland state administration of repeatedly failing her family and of maintaining relationships with individuals accused of mistreating women.
These additional allegations have also not been independently verified.
Mutami considers sending her children back to Zimbabwe
In her statements, Mutami addressed Temba Mliswa and Zimbabwean diplomat Isaac Moyo, asking their lawyers to send her documents that had reportedly been discussed previously.
She said she was prepared to hand the children over to members of their families because she no longer believed their current environment was suitable for them.
Mutami acknowledged that relatives had advised her against publishing the alleged assault videos. Nevertheless, she said she was considering doing so because she wanted the public to have what she described as a clearer understanding of her experience.
The controversy has generated concern about sexual violence, consent, the handling of evidence by law-enforcement agencies and the dangers of publishing intimate material online.
Any investigation or court proceedings would ultimately need to establish the authenticity of the videos, the circumstances in which they were recorded and whether a criminal offence occurred. Until then, the allegations should be treated as unproven claims, and all individuals involved remain entitled to due process.
