Jonathan Nwokpor
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Mrs. Dudu Manuga, the National Women Leader of the Labour Party (LP), has warned Nigerians against calling female politicians promiscuous and whores.
The extent of cyberstalking and intimidation that some Nigerian women experience is concerning, according to Manuga, who acknowledged that violence against women has increased in frequency.
During the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls celebration in Abuja, she gave a speech.
The leader of the LP urged women in politics not to be frightened by the psychological and emotional abuse that their male counterparts inflict on them in an attempt to dissuade them from participating in politics.
She said, “Today, we are commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.
“Secondly, it is the beginning of what we call the Orange Campaign, which is the 16 days activities against gender-based violence.
“Violence against women is something that is so prevalent these days. It is not just down to the issue of rape and sexual assault. There is the problem of harassment, intimidation and all kind of things that also happen in office environment too.
“Again, violence is what women in politics, like us experience at different levels. It is so bad that sometimes when you attempt to buy forms in your constituency, it is not unusual to hear things like ‘Don’t go there.
“It is a position for a man.’ That alone is emotional and psychological violence because it puts you in a state of mind where you become perpetually worried.
“Some of our women also face cyber stalking and intimidation from those who should know better in the cyber space. There are certain people who still regard women in politics as prostitutes. It has become a common narrative in this country.
“Some perceived female politicians as loose and promiscuous women. But it is not true. There are times we are even attacked directly in political arena during heated debates and they then end it with ‘Who are you? You people are just prostitutes.”
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