By Abbas Jimoh
A group of human rights activists under the aegis of the ‘TALK INITIATIVE’ have raised an alarm over the security and safety of Hadiza Musa Baffa and her two year old baby, over alleged harassment by a former minister.
The activists at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, said that apart from Baffa and her baby needing an urgent emotional stability, their lives have been threatened by constant harassment from different security agents, thus the need for justice for then.
Baffa came into the spotlight in mid 2025 following reports of a complex and high profile legal case involving her and a former minister, involving alleged sexual abuse and legal proceedings.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Ms. Pauline Okoeguale, urged both government and Nigerians to rise in defence of Baffa and other victims of the alleged rape and other forms of sexual violence.
She noted that injustice will continue to fester, when proper actions are not taking in good time.
She urged well meaning Nigerians to join the #JusticeForHadiza movement, and strengthen the fight against gender violence and other issues that adversely affect women and children.
According to her, while the victims have remained silent in face of their ordeal, their experiences have been traumatising, thus their demands for justice.
“The Talk Initiative has established direct contact with Hadiza Musa Baffa and we stand firmly with her in this fight for justice. Her ordeal is heartbreaking, and we cannot remain silent.
“Let it be clear: this campaign has no political undertone. It is simply about the safety of a mother and the welfare of her child.
“We call on Nigerians, civil society groups, and all advocates of justice to rally behind Hadiza. She must not face this battle alone. We equally demand that security agencies and the Nigerian justice system conduct a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation. Justice must not only be done-it must be seen to be done.
“Talk Initiative remains committed to protecting human dignity, promoting equality, and amplifying the voices of the vulnerable. We will stand by Hadiza until justice prevails. #JusticeForHadiza is not just a campaign, it is a call to conscience,” Okoeguale said.
On her part, the victim, Hadiza Musa Baffa confirmed that her life and that of her baby, are in danger, and that she had decided to speak out in order to get justice for herself and others.
She also said that she was not the only one affected in her ordeal and that others were only afraid to speak out after being harassed.
