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. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-rejects-jail-term-for-suicide-attempts-condemns-akpabios-seven-virgins-remark/
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his remarks during a Senate debate on the National Suicide Prevention Bill. The party denounced Akpabio's "seven virgins" comment as insensitive and inappropriate for a discussion on mental health. They also condemned his reported support for imprisoning individuals who attempt suicide, arguing that lawmakers should approach such cases as a mental health concern rather than a criminal offense.
The ADC stated that the Senate President's remark risked introducing religious stereotypes into the debate and trivialized a matter of life and death. They urged lawmakers to prioritize support, access to mental healthcare, and the abolition of punitive laws governing suicide attempts, which they described as a colonial-era inheritance.
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