An Access Bank employee has been caught with explicit videos of female colleagues. This is a stark reminder that when society fails to protect women, they become susceptible to sexual crimes that leave long-lasting and traumatic effects.
Sexual harassment can occur anywhere, including the workplace. And for many women at Access Bank, it has become a source of fear and trauma. An employee of Access Bank Nigeria, identified as Ejezie Stephen Ifeanyichukwu, was reportedly caught with over 400 explicit videos of female colleagues. Even more disturbing is the claim that the bank allegedly tried to cover up the incident.
Here’s what we know
At the Access Bank’s contact centre, workers operate in shifts that sometimes require them to stay overnight at the office, where they may also use facilities for personal hygiene.
According to one of the victims, on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, at about 1:30am, a female employee was using the bathroom when she heard a phone ring. When she located the phone, she discovered it was live recording.
After she raised the alarm, people in the office began checking the restrooms to find the owner of the phone and then realised one of the stall doors wouldn’t budge. They banged on the door and asked the person hiding to open the door and he eventually did. “That was when people saw it was Stephen. He said he didn’t know how he got to the ladies’ toilet but couldn’t explain the part of him making videos.”
She explained that Ejezie had snuck into the ladies restroom and hid in one of the toilet cubicles close to the bathroom waiting to retrieve his phone.
According to sources, Ejezie was apprehended by the police later that day after additional video clips were found on his devices, showing male and female colleagues taking baths in the restroom. A police raid on his home the next day uncovered over 400 videos on his laptop.
Some victims believe he sold the videos online. “He has an Onlyfans account he created to sell people’s nudes and videos taken unawares. They also found some he’s been selling on Telegram.” A messaging platform often criticised for allowing harmful content spread on its channels.
Access Bank’s reaction to the ongoing case
While reports claim Ejezie has been fired from his position at Access Bank, victims of his crimes believe their chances of getting justice are slim, especially after they received messages from him after he was released from police custody.
Inside sources reveal that the culprit has since sent messages and audio recordings to victims explaining that the accusations and evidence against him were fabricated.
Victims also expressed disappointment in the bank management’s attitude towards the ongoing case. “The bank management addressed us on Friday and said Ejezie has been dealt with, justice has been served and everyone should continue with their duties.”
“We were also banned from staying over at work, it’s officially prohibited. They also warned that if an incident like this happens again, the perpetrator could spend years in jail.”
Inside sources also revealed that on Monday, 28 April, the bank’s management called for another meeting where victims were blamed for exposing the case and speaking about it to the press. They expressed disappointment in staff members for the bad publicity and stigma the case would cause the bank.
However, on Monday, 28 April, Access Bank released an official statement expressing their position in the ongoing case. They stated that “The matter has been handed over to the appropriate authorities, who are conducting an investigation.” The bank did not respond to requests for comments on the matter.
Workers believe the bank’s response has only fueled suspicions that management is trying to cover up the scandal. They also shared that the bank’s statement on the case is misleading as the culprit has not been rearrested.
Ensuring women’s safety is imperative
According to Stop Street Harassment, over 38% of women have faced unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace while trying to do their jobs. In Nigeria, the numbers are much higher, according to a report by Stand To End Rape (STER), with 64% of women reporting they had been sexually harassed in their workplace.
Such actions not only undermine trust but also perpetuate a culture of silence and impunity. It’s crucial that we shine a light on these issues and demand accountability, ensuring that workplaces are safe and respectful for women.
