Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has also joined the bandwagon of celebrities reacting to the on going Lekki rape case that occurred during the week.
The singer boldly stated that sex without consent is rape and it is unlawful.
Furthermore, he mentioned that men who forcefully engage in sexual intercourse with women are inhumane and dreadful.
Adekunle Gold who reacted to the Lekki rape incident further added that we should not keep quiet down online and offline, until the rape victim gets justice.
The recent report of a sexual assault of a 23-year-old lady on Saturday, February 2, 2018. According to reports, the suspects in the crime are 28-year-old Razaq Oluwaseun Oke, and 25-year-old Don-Chima George, who reportedly violated her at a hotel in Lekki, Lagos.
Adekunle Gold hopes for positive reactions in pursuit of justice for the victim who the police confirmed was recorded while being raped. It was alleged that her abusers made sure to drug her before commencing with the act.
He wrote; “This is not a women’s issue, this is everyone’s issue. Any and Everyone with a voice, I implore you to not quiet down online and offline until we see the resolution and this woman gets justice.
“Sex with without consent is rape, recording it is also vile. Both are a physical and emotional act of violence against humanity,”the singer called out to followers on his IG. A week before prior, Di’Ja also called attention to another important issue — the age of consent.
Nigeria has the lowest age of consent bracket in the world
New trends have overtaken old values making them totally obsolete but Nigeria seems to be lagging behind farther than most when the age of consent subject is the discussion.
Currently, it is rated as the nation with the lowest age of consent bracket in the world set at 11. In the Middle Eastern Kingdom of Bahrain, the age of consent is 21 — almost double the number in Nigeria.
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