Mr Jollof further noted that the incident occurred during the same month that International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day are celebrated.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Stand-up comedian and actor Freedom Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, has condemned the recent ‘Ozoro festival’ saga in Delta State, where several women were reportedly assaulted.
He expressed his disappointment over the incident on Friday in a now-viral post shared on his official Instagram page.
Jollof was reacting to recent footage in which several women were allegedly assaulted and harassed during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State.
The trending video, which sparked widespread condemnation, captured scenes of women struggling to break free from groups of men, with some heard crying out for help.
Confirming the incident following the public outcry, the Delta State Police Command stated it had made several arrests.
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According to the security agency, the alleged organiser, Chief Omorede Sunday, along with four others, is now in custody.
Reacting to the development, Mr Jollof said he was ashamed to be associated with a state in which women are still being disrespected in 2026.
He further noted that the barbaric incident occurred during the same month that International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day are celebrated.
Speaking via his verified handle, he said: “I feel so ashamed as a Deltan in 2026 if such an attitude of disrespecting women still exists. This is even women’s month—we celebrate International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, yet this is happening. It is barbaric.”
Mr Jollof called on the Delta State government to urgently address the situation and ensure justice is served.
“I am calling on the Delta State government to speak up and hold those responsible accountable.
“Children go to school in Ozoro; how can parents feel safe sending their daughters there if this is what is happening under the guise of a festival?” he added.
