Nigerian lawmaker, Jaha apologises for saying indecent dressing causes rape
House of Representatives member, Ahmed Jaha , has apologised for comments he made at Thursday’s plenary.
Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Jaha recalled saying women should dress properly to avoid harassment from men who could not control themselves. Jaha, who represents Chibok, Damboa, Gwoza Federal Constituency of Borno, said he regretted making such a statement. “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”, NAN quoted him as saying.
“While I totally reaffirm my position that rapists should face death sentences I regret the part that talks about the dressing of women. I deeply apologise because as some have rightly argued, my comments could imply that women who are victims, share the blame of being raped.”
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