Popularly Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh popularly known as Okon has come under heavy criticism over his comment about the alleged rape of commercial sex workers by police in Abuja.
The comic actor, had in a video apparently described police action as theft and not necessarily rape.
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Okon’s comment drew the ire of some Nigerians while others defended him saying he was misquoted.
The comic actor, following the reactions the first video generated also did another one ‘refusing to apologise for his comment’.
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However, many Nigerians still held believe that Okon’s earlier comment and his defense was ‘insensitive’.
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Dear Mr Okon. Rape is the worst form of violation anybody can experience in their lives. If it was meant as a joke, you need to know that jokes about rape are NEVER funny. If it wasn’t meant as a joke, then I think you need serious professional help as soon as possible. https://t.co/MOAWvGM2y7
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) May 15, 2019
There are people who found Okon’s video funny? Like actual people? Mark them. Mark rapists. Mark rape apologists. Save yourselves.
— Written By (@DamiElebe) May 15, 2019
Okon did a 2nd video where he doubled down on his initial tattle & ended it by asking those of us who find his opinion distasteful to go fvck ourselves.This is Nigeria where there are no consequences 4 actions. Like Ganduje dared the courts , Okon knows that “nothing go happen”.
— Mazi Chima Amadi Ph.D (@AMADICHIMA) May 16, 2019
Lol. Somebody said Okon Lagos was just providing another angle to the rape scenario, not justifying it.
And you say misandry isn’t a valid emotion? Okay.
— Lady Voldemort???? (@sa_vvy_) May 15, 2019
Seriously, how can you rape a prostitute? It's either you pay for sex or you steal it. Okon is right pic.twitter.com/VXnV4CaARd
— Sitippe Ke AKWA IBOM (@sitippe) May 15, 2019