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General News of Sunday, 7 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Lamaker apologized to women over comment on rape

Alhaji Ahmed Jaha Alhaji Ahmed Jaha

A Federal House of Representatives member from Borno State, Alhaji Ahmed Jaha has apologized over his comment on women and rape.

During a plenary session, Jaha had told women to avoid getting raped by ensuring they do not dress indecently.

Speaking to journalists, Jaha apologized for his words which blamed women for rape instead of rapists.

He said, “I have made a mistake that has offended the sensibilities of fellow Nigerians and indeed fellow human beings, particularly women who are our mothers, wives, sisters and daughters.

"While I totally reaffirm my position that rapists should face death sentence, I regret the part that talks about the dressing of women.

“I deeply apologise for this position, because as some had rightly argued, my comments could imply that women who are victims share the blame of being raped. This clearly, could not have been the intention of someone who suggested death penalty for rapists."

He also tendered an apology to his constituents and colleagues in the house who might have been offended by his words.