In a letter apologizing for his absence at an event marking the June 12 anniversary in Lagos, Mr. Soyinka said that a nation should not be founded on the sexual exploitation of the fragile and innocent.
The Nobel Laureate added that perhaps the legislators think that vaginal fistula is something thought up by arm-chair critics with nothing better to occupy their minds.
The Sexual Offenses Bill, 2015, which stipulates a life imprisonment for any individual found guilty of rape or sexual intercourse with children under 11 years; 10 years for incest; 10 years for child pornography or a fine of N2 million; and 14 years for sexual abuse, among others.
The Sexual Offenses Bill, 2015, which stipulates a life imprisonment for any individual found guilty of rape or sexual intercourse with children under 11 years; 10 years for incest; 10 years for child pornography or a fine of N2 million; and 14 years for sexual abuse, among others.
He stated that any effort to build a nation on perversions that merely minister to man’s sexual appetites is unacceptable.
Good advice from a don. I hope baba takes heed. Hmmm! "Uwaifo don talk e own o".
ReplyDeleteAbeg this man is confusing himself,,so what's his point,,for d bill to b abolish or what...don't worry sir,,untill ur own blood is a victim of an abuse then u go scream for a strong law to checkmate this issue
ReplyDeleteHe has a point, I agree with him
ReplyDeleteOlovo na you dey confuse yourself rili... The law should be amended joor!! So you never still understand this law??
ReplyDeleteReally I don't ,,explain it to me biko,,
DeleteTell me why would the law not amended..is it becos he is a prof...,,I need explannation...
He got nothing to say sorry sir just rest ur head
ReplyDeleteD law should be dere at least for now. No need for ammendment. Rape cases must hav to stop in dis kontry.
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