The Minister for Gender and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, over the weekend urged girls not to “attract” rape by wearing provocative clothing to the outrage of some Ghanaians.
During her opening address as the Co-Chairperson at the 90th anniversary and Speech and prize giving day for Krobo Girls Presbyterian Senior School, Madam Djaba intimated that girls’ wearing short dresses could attract a rapist.
“In conclusion, I want to say to you, be bold, be confident, be respectful. If you wear a short dress, it’s fashionable but, know that it can attract somebody who would want to rape or defile you. You must be responsible for the choices you make,” she said.
Madam Djaba also had some words for teachers who sexually assaulted girls saying “…it is an abuse of their rights and you are their role model you must not be the one to abuse the rights of the young girls,” she stated.
But her correlation between rape and girls’ dressing rubbed some Ghanaians the wrong way with many taking to social media to express their displeasure with the Gender Minister with a number of them questioning her logic and others accusing her of victim blaming and shaming.
Some have called on the president to remove her from her position as her comments suggest women are responsible for preventing rape, which they consider a crime borne out of violence and power.
This is would not the first time the minister has provoked the ire of the public. Recently, her delay in condemning the violent sexual attack on a woman suspected in Kumasi also angered many.
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Source: citifmonline.com
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So now wisdom is gone to the dogs. What's wrong in somebody advising that we ensure to lock our doors at night as protection against possible robbery? Does it mean every passer-by is a ***barred word***? What if we refuse to heed the advice and a real ***barred word*** comes along and takes advantage of your obstinacy to rob you? Whom will you blame? The Minister only proffered a piece of advice;if it doesn't sit well with you, that's fine. You can conveniently go around showing off all that's supposed to be covered to everyone who cares to look, and perhaps stare. But da a ab3n no b3b) no na yebehu onyansa ni
Seriously!what kind of hypocrisy is this? What did Otiko said that warrant her being abused? She just hit the nail on the head. Why do Ghanaians hate truth like that?
Woow Ghanaians! hmmm. Otiko only suggested one way we can curb rape and it is as if she said that is the only way. As Joey put it "Get off your butts and clean the gutters in front of your houses"
The truth is only one, and it must be told whether bitter or sweet. I wish to advise people who are being angry with this lady to stop being hypocrites and face the truth.
what is more ***barred word*** than you trying to lambast an advice which will help others. the fact that you have sold your soul to the devil doesnt mean the rest of us should follow you. what has npp got to do with this. please be wise in your thinking
I don't think it's wrong for a minister to beg women to take actions to protect themselves. Judge Lindsey Kushner QC (UK) said women were entitled to "drink themselves into the ground" but their "disinhibited behaviour" could put them in danger. This she said during a rape case she presided over on 11 March 2017. Francis Fitzgibbon, Cri.mi.nal Bar Association chairman - UK, said it was "sensible" for women "to be educated to know there are predatory men out there". So those educated illiterates should give us a break. The best way to prevent FIRE is to make sure it doesn't start. You can talk about your rights and all that krap you think you know but that doesn't stop the cri.mi.nals. Until the world ends, there will be criminals out there and taking responsibility of one's self is equally important. People think they know it all but they are just ig.nor.***barred word*** in a lot of things. Look at the reaction on social media condemning the minister for what she said! People don't even know the difference between Defilement & Rape. SAD!!!
I don't think it's wrong for a minister to beg women to take actions to protect themselves. Judge Lindsey Kushner QC (UK) said women were entitled to "drink themselves into the ground" but their "disinhibited behaviour" could put them in danger. This she said during a rape case she presided over on 11 March 2017. Francis Fitzgibbon, Criminal Bar Association chairman - UK, said it was "sensible" for women "to be educated to know there are predatory men out there". So those educated illiterates should give us a break. The best way to prevent FIRE is to make sure it doesn't start. You can talk about your rights and all that krap you think you know but that doesn't stop the criminal. Until the world ends, there will be criminals out there and taking responsibility of one's self is equally important. People think they know it all but they are just ***barred word*** in a lot of things. Look at the reaction on social media condemning the minister for what she said! People don't even know the difference between Defilement & Rape. SAD!!!
i don't see anything wrong with the advice from Madam Otiko to young ladies. Why are Ghanaians are so critical over everything? This is a minister who sees something with the way our girls dress these days and advises that they should dress properly. What is wrong with that? Does the minister needs to take permission from the general public before she speaks about issues confronting section of the society? They should leave the minister alone. She is doing her work. She is the minister period.
Ghanaians and talking.Get off your butts and clean the gutters in front of your houses. We talk far too much.
These ***barred word*** npp dfenders will defend everything