Alexandra Alexander Makes U-Turn on Rape Allegation Against Isaac Fayose After Police Petition

Abuja-based social media personality Alexandra Alexander, popularly known as Queen of Abuja, has reportedly withdrawn her rape allegation against Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose following a police petition filed against her.

The development came after Fayose petitioned the Inspector-General of Police on Monday over the allegations, which Alexandra had made public over the weekend.

Alexandra had accused Fayose of rape and shared what she described as private conversations between them on her social media platforms. She also claimed that the businessman had invited her abroad for a settlement.

Fayose denied the allegation and subsequently published a copy of his petition against her on Instagram. Accompanying the document, he wrote: “Letter to IGP. Blackmailer must face the law.”

The controversy also triggered speculation among some social media users that Alexandra might have been sponsored by the All Progressives Congress or Seyi Tinubu. The speculation followed an online disagreement between Fayose and Seyi Tinubu over the number of security operatives attached to him amid Nigeria’s security challenges.

However, Fayose dismissed any suggestion that Seyi Tinubu was connected to the allegation. Speaking in an Instagram video on Tuesday, he said the matter had nothing to do with his disagreement with the president’s son, adding that Alexandra would have to explain herself in court. He also threatened legal action against bloggers who published the allegation without verifying it or obtaining evidence.

Fayose acknowledged that he and Seyi Tinubu had their own political disagreement, making it clear that his opposition was directed at President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He accused the government of damaging the country’s economy and said his political campaign was focused on voting the president out of office.

Meanwhile, a check on Alexandra’s Instagram page showed that she had deleted her posts concerning Fayose. Although the development has been described as a U-turn, the circumstances surrounding the reported withdrawal have not been independently established. The rape allegation and Fayose’s response remain claims that have not been determined by a court.