Media personality Vim Lady has weighed in on the legal troubles involving Ghanaian socialite SoAfrican, stressing that he is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Speaking in a video shared on her social media platforms on May 17, 2026, Vim Lady noted that while the police were right to make an arrest if they had reasonable grounds, the public must avoid using social media to convict the accused before the judicial process is completed.

“SoAfrican case that has come, it’s good that the police have made an arrest because the case is bigger than what we’re seeing. We should all understand that in Ghana’s constitution, everyone is innocent till the court proves that they’re guilty,” she said.

According to her, an arrest does not amount to guilt, but rather indicates that investigators believe there is enough basis for the suspect to answer questions during the investigation.

“We shouldn’t be on social media and prove the person guilty. I’m not defending him but I’m just stating what the law says. Before the police arrest someone, they only need reasonable cause to look at the person, if the person has a case he’s supposed to explain during the investigation process.

“Since he has been arrested, it means he has a case to answer. The police will then take him to court for the matter to be examined to determine whether he is guilty before any prison sentence can be imposed,” she explained.

Vim Lady further outlined the possible charges that could arise from the allegations.

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She stated that if investigators establish that SoAfrican had non-consensual sexual intercourse with a woman aged 16 or above, he could face a rape charge.

However, if any of the complainants are found to be below 16 years old, the offence would amount to defilement.

“They can charge him with rape. If the police can prove a case against him that he forcefully slept with a girl at the age of 16 or above without the person agreeing to it. If she’s below 16, it’s defilement, but so far, none of the girls mentioned was below 16,” she shared.

She also highlighted the issue of privacy, noting that recording and sharing intimate moments without a partner’s consent could constitute a separate offence.

“Again, he’s not supposed to record the intimate moment without the person’s consent. The person agreeing to sleep with you means she has a reasonable expectation of privacy and that’s why she did that with you in the room. If you record and share the videos, that one is another case,” she stated.

Vim Lady noted that the case could serve as an important lesson for the public on issues of consent, privacy, and the legal process.

“They’re now taking the matter to court, but we haven’t heard from the man and his lawyers. Whatever happens, this is going to be an eye-opener,” she added.

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