Joyce Oduah, Condemns Alleged Murder Of Adaeze Ikpeama By Husband, Calls On Women To Speak Up Against Violence

The General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Joyce
Oduah FICMC, has expressed displeasure over the murder of a lawyer,
Adaeze Destiny Ikpeama, by her husband, who is supposed to protect
her from danger.

Joyce, lamenting over the untimely death of the Destiny said It
is heartwrenching that in this time and era domestic violence
continues to plague our society. 

“The murder of our very own Adaeze Ikpeama by someone who she
had during the course of their short and ill-fated union considered
a partner and a protector leave a bitter taste in the mouth.

“To cut another’s life short in such a repellently frightful
manner is terribly inhumane and as an ardent advocate against
domestic violence, I condemn vehemently the physical, emotional,
sexual, psychological and verbal abuse carried out against any
individual.

“I am using this medium to urge and encourage our mothers,
wives, sisters, and daughters going through any form of violence to
speak up and take the necessary steps to ensure their safety, as
that is the topmost priority.

“It is salient for us women to understand that abuse doesn’t
just affect us adversely but equally affects persons around us,
especially our children. 

“Children exposed to violence in the home, most times, turn out
to be victims of physical abuse themselves.

“They are at risk of experiencing long-term physical and mental
health problems.

“They are at risk of being violent in their future
relationships.

“The circumstances surrounding Adaeze Ikpeama’s untimely death
wouldn’t be treated as “business as usual” as the perpetrator would
certainly be brought to book. Justice shall prevail,” she
added.

The General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Joyce
Oduah FICMC, has expressed displeasure over the murder of a lawyer,
Adaeze Destiny Ikpeama, by her husband, who is supposed to protect
her from danger.

Joyce, lamenting over the untimely death of the Destiny said It
is heartwrenching that in this time and era domestic violence
continues to plague our society. 

“The murder of our very own Adaeze Ikpeama by someone who she
had during the course of their short and ill-fated union considered
a partner and a protector leave a bitter taste in the mouth.

“To cut another’s life short in such a repellently frightful
manner is terribly inhumane and as an ardent advocate against
domestic violence, I condemn vehemently the physical, emotional,
sexual, psychological and verbal abuse carried out against any
individual.

“I am using this medium to urge and encourage our mothers,
wives, sisters, and daughters going through any form of violence to
speak up and take the necessary steps to ensure their safety, as
that is the topmost priority.

“It is salient for us women to understand that abuse doesn’t
just affect us adversely but equally affects persons around us,
especially our children. 

“Children exposed to violence in the home, most times, turn out
to be victims of physical abuse themselves.

“They are at risk of experiencing long-term physical and mental
health problems.

“They are at risk of being violent in their future
relationships.

“The circumstances surrounding Adaeze Ikpeama’s untimely death
wouldn’t be treated as “business as usual” as the perpetrator would
certainly be brought to book. Justice shall prevail,” she
added.