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Divorce husband stopping you from voting APC — Yobe APC chairman

Yobe APC Chairman, Muhammad Gadaka, sparked outrage by urging women to divorce husbands who prevent them from voting APC, offering to pay dowries. He has s Read More: https://punchng.com/divorce-husband-if-he-stops-you-from-voting-apc-yobe-apc-chairman/

Divorce husband stopping you from voting APC — Yobe APC chairman

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Muhammad Gadaka, has suggested that women whose husbands refuse to allow them to vote for the party should seek a divorce, offering to pay the costs of marriage for any women who do so. This statement was made during a campaign rally in Nangere, Yobe State. A video of Gadaka's remarks was shared by News Central.

However, the comment has faced criticism, with residents and Islamic scholars labeling it as reckless and provocative, warning that it could damage family values. Gadaka later apologized and withdrew his statement, stating it was intended as a joke.

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