Akpabio under fire over ‘seven virgins’ comment on suicide

ADC rejects jail term for suicide attempts, condemns Akpabio’s ‘seven virgins’ remark

The African Democratic Congress has condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s ‘seven virgins’ remark and his support for jailing suicide survivors.

Akpabio under fire over ‘seven virgins’ comment on suicide

Paul Ibe, media aide to presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his comment linking suicide to the belief that seven virgins await people in the afterlife. Ibe described the remark as insensitive, offensive and inappropriate for the occupant of the Office of Senate President, […] Akpabio under fire over ‘seven virgins’ comment on suicide

Lawyer faults Akpabio over jail term for suicide attempt

Human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has faulted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his insistence on jail terms for survivors of suicide attempts. In a statement on Wednesday, Olajengbesi said punishing survivors of suicide attempts is counterproductive and may prevent such persons from receiving the help they need for their mental health. Olajengbesi said, “Our leaders […]

Jailing suicide survivors could worsen crisis, ADC warns Akpabio

The African Democratic Congress has condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his reported “seven virgins” comment during a Senate debate on attempted suicide. ADC described the remark as insensitive and urging lawmakers to treat suicide attempts as a mental health issue rather than a crime. The party also criticised Akpabio’s reported support for retaining imprisonment …