The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned all forms of gender-based violence, especially against women in the nation.
Naija News reports that Obi gave the condemnation in a statement on Saturday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
He said while every form of violence against any Nigerian deserves to be condemned, gender-based violence against women must not be given a place or allowed to continue.
Obi stated that violence against women can be eliminated by empowering Nigerian women to take their rightful place in society and contribute to the collective development of the nation.
The LP flagbearer added that the menace could be stopped by giving Nigerian women access to education and healthcare, which are most critical to national development.
He said: “Today, the global community marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and I join my voice with that of all…