Nigerians are expected to elect their 17th leader on Saturday when millions of citizens vote in the presidential election.
To decide on who to vote for, the over 94 million registered voters are largely reliant on the promises made by the 18 presidential hopefuls. Individuals, groups and organisations are scrutinising the candidates’ manifestos to see how they affect their interests.
Organisations such as Her Story Our Story NG and Mirabel Centre which advocate against gender-based violence (GBV) have specifically asked candidates about their plans to address the gender-based violence menace in Nigeria.
Worrying GBV cases despite many laws
Between 2017 to 2019, there has been an increase in reported sexual violence cases in Nigeria. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, reported cases of sexual violence rose from 26 in 2017 to 60 in 2019. Moreover, the number of women who reported having experienced physical violence increased from 28 per cent in 2013 to 31…
