'Amarachi,' a cross-dressing sex worker who was detained in Asaba, Delta State, has been released on bail.
Amarachi claimed in a viral video that he is from Lagos but is originally from Imo state.
Amarachi also acknowledged working as a sex worker since 2016, but he omitted to say whether the two men he met were aware of his biological gender before hiring him.
He was arrested after making his confession, held in jail for days, and ultimately accused in court on three counts of having carnal knowledge against the laws of nature.
Two Human Rights Organizations, Dynamic Initiative for Healthcare and Human Rights (DIHHR) and Levites Initiative for Freedom & Enlightenment (LIFFE). provided legal support to the Suspect.
The Organizations were represented by Samuel Uchenna and Mx. Emmanuella David-Ette, who eventually helped Amarachi secure bail.
Speaking to African Human Rights Media Network NoStringsNG, about her involvement in the case, trans/intersex activist David-Ette said the experience exposed advocacy gaps that need to be addressed.
"Working on this case made me further convinced why we should create room for advocacy with stakeholders. By stakeholders, I mean judges, lawyers, policemen, etc. I also could locate who are prospective allies from things said but we’re hopeful,” she said.
Even though Amarachi has now been released, she is still expected to appear in court for further hearing on the case. If convicted, Amarachi risks a 14-year jail term.
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