Lady at the center of a trending courtroom saga has finally spoken out, breaking her silence after facing intense public scrutiny and criticism for allegedly failing to honor a promise to meet a man who sent her transport fare.
The case, which went viral after clips surfaced online, involved a man identified as Emmanuel, who dragged the lady to court, claiming she collected transport fare to visit him in Abuja but never showed up. The matter quickly stirred massive reactions on social media, with many Nigerians weighing in on issues of accountability, gender dynamics, and online dating culture.
In her reaction, the lady recounted her side of the story, explaining that Emmanuel was merely an online acquaintance whom she had never met physically. According to her, he persistently pressured her to leave her city, Asaba, and travel to Abuja, but she declined his advances. She claimed that despite her refusal, Emmanuel suddenly sent her the sum of ₦50,000 as transport fare, insisting she come over to see him.
She said: “Before Emmanuel sent that money to me for transportation, I told him he should come over to my city. He said no, that he cannot visit a woman. Out of the blue, this guy just sent me N50,000, saying it was transport fare to come and see him. Where will N50,000 take me from Asaba to Abuja?”
The lady further alleged that after she chose not to make the trip, Emmanuel and his friends began issuing threats and mounting pressure on her over the money. She clarified that she had offered to return the ₦50,000, but Emmanuel rejected the gesture, becoming upset instead.
She asked rhetorically: “What if I had gone there and something happened to me? You people would still blame me. Women don’t insist on staying in one place, you people will still talk. What do you really want?”
Going further, she revealed shocking details, alleging that despite the narrative circulating online, she had eventually refunded Emmanuel far more than the original amount—₦450,000 in total. She also accused some individuals of secretly recording her in court proceedings despite a standing order that prohibited filming within the courtroom.
The development has since ignited heated debates across social media platforms, with some defending her caution while others criticized her actions. Many online users continue to analyze the case as a reflection of the risks and complexities that come with financial exchanges in digital relationships.
Watch her full reaction below …