By Chiamara Anyacho
Contributing Writer
Onumba.com, Nigeria ——— I have been watching the whole Poco Lee situation unfold, and honestly, I think we need to calm down.
Not because the allegations aren’t serious.
They are.
But because somehow, Nigerians have already managed to do what we always do.
Pick a side before we even know the full story.
Poco Lee is currently facing serious sexual-offence charges in the UK. His case is listed for a plea and trial preparation hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15.
And while all of this is happening, his friends and colleagues have started speaking.
TG Omori was one of the first people to react emotionally. He described Poco Lee as “the purest soul” he had ever met and said, “The devil really works overtime.”
And that last part caused another conversation entirely.
Ycee challenged the idea of blaming the devil for the actions of a person, saying:
“You cannot always blame the devil for the actions of men.”
Honestly, I understand why that comment caught people’s attention.
Because there is something uncomfortable about discussing an allegation of this nature and immediately shifting responsibility to the devil.
But TG Omori later clarified his position, saying that knowing Poco Lee personally and expressing disappointment over what he was hearing did not mean he was defending sexual offences.
Then came Rahman Jago.
He called Poco Lee his brother and said he believed there was more to the situation than what people had heard. He also told people not to use the situation to chase clout.
And honestly, that is where I think we need to pause.
Because I understand why his friends are defending him.
If someone you’ve known for years suddenly becomes the subject of something this serious, you’re probably going to remember the person you know.
But here’s the thing:
Knowing someone’s character is not the same as knowing what happened.
You can believe your friend is a good person and still admit that you don’t know everything that happened behind closed doors.
And on the other side, taking an allegation seriously doesn’t mean we have to declare someone guilty before the court has heard the case.
Both things can exist.
The allegations deserve to be taken seriously.
Poco Lee deserves due process.
What I don’t understand is why Nigerians have to turn every serious situation into a social media courtroom.
People are already analysing old videos.
Reading meanings into posts.
Deciding who is lying.
Deciding who is telling the truth.
And some people are even making jokes.
But we weren’t there.
The court will hear the case.
So maybe this time, we should let the court do its job.
Not Twitter.
Not Instagram.
Not your WhatsApp group.
The court.
Because when an allegation is this serious, being the first person to have an opinion isn’t the same thing as knowing the truth.
And maybe that’s the conversation we should actually be having.
Not “Is Poco Lee a good person?”
Not “Do you believe him?”
Not “Do you believe her?”
But simply:
What actually happened?
And until we know that, perhaps we should talk a little less.
And listen a little more.
About writer: Chiamara Anyacho is a passionate writer known for crafting compelling and impactful content. She specializes in professional writing services including CVs, Statements of Purpose, grant proposals, and scholarship essays, helping individuals present their stories with clarity and distinction. Her work spans poetry, thought provoking articles, and captivating short stories that explore human experiences and societal realities. She has received notable recognition including an Honorable Mention in the National Economic Summit Group’s Essay Competition, the Honorable Mention Award at the Literesque Prize 2026, and reaching the penultimate stage of the Pen on Fire Stages Competition.
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