The move to get capital punishment for sexual violence was hit by a massive setback as the House of Representatives
The lower chamber made its stance against castration known during a plenary on Thursday, June 4, amid nation-wide demand by Nigerians for heavy sentence for sexual violence.
According to The Cable, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, an All Progressive Congress (APC) House member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, made the suggestion to make rape an offence punishable by castration.
They, however, urged the federal government to launch a highly offensive campaign against rape and all sorts of coordinated violence channelled towards the female gende.
Just before the prayer was subjected to a voice vote, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, however, asked what would happen to an older female who rapes a younger male.
Putting the prayer to vote, the nays had it.
In honour of victims of sexual violence in Nigeria, the House resolved that members should be dressed in black on the next legislative day.
The House is expected to sit on Tuesday.
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View previous comments…Prince Ajibade Temilade
The person that brought the suggestion is an animal. I ask, what if the accused is an innocent, and they only get to know after he has already been castrated??? The punishment should be tough though but reversible as some people may be accused wrongly. Some women are cruel and they may start using it to blackmail guys.
Kizzy
How do we castrate women who rape men then? Once rape is mentioned in the Nigerian context, it's viewed as only a male forcing himself on a female. Rape has many facets and degrees according to the international communities
Iam Promise Dat Iam
Are we even ready to investigate rape cases?
Are there not stiffer laws for terrorism and murder?
What have we been doing about other laws in the land?
Do not the rich and politicians get away with more horrible offences?
Have we addressed security issues?
Does human lives matter in this country?
Do people have to protest before the right thing is done?
When we are ready we would know.
Are there not stiffer laws for terrorism and murder?
What have we been doing about other laws in the land?
Do not the rich and politicians get away with more horrible offences?
Have we addressed security issues?
Does human lives matter in this country?
Do people have to protest before the right thing is done?
When we are ready we would know.
Frank Imeh
What about those OLD POLITICAL RAPIST RAPING THE MASSES FOR YEARS NOW ,WHAT WILL BE THEIR PUNISHMENT?
Boma Pepple-Uduebor
So what is the autimate price for the rapist? Bc a murderer has a price and so do an arm robber right?they should sign that bill already.Utara govt
Patricia Effiong
A well known politician in Akwa ibom state, rapped his own daughter, had anal sex with the 14 year old girl,hmmmm what judgement does he deserve?
