Ozoro Victims: Orette calls for fair,unimpeded access to justice

An All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, has described the assault on women in Oruamudhu community, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area as the ascendancy of evil in the society and a violation of human rights.

‘’It tells us that much still need to be done to truly educate the people on the need to abolish barbaric culture’’

In a statement titled ‘’No to sexual abuse in Delta South Senatorial District’’, Orettee criticized individuals and groups disrupting social cohesion in Isoko North Local Government Area.

He demanded stronger protections for women and children in Delta State.

‘’The Delta State Government owes it to the victims to take immediate action’’ he said.

Particularly, Orette condemned harmful practices and the debasing of women in public.

‘’The community must not turn a blind eye to these atrocities’’

The senatorial hopeful also called for fair and unimpeded access to justice by the victims.

‘’The onus is on the government to strengthen the rule of law and to ensure that there is proper investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators”

‘’Delivering justice to victims sends a clear message of zero tolerance with such crimes and helps to stop their recurrence”

He comforted the victims of the Ozoro rape festival.

‘’These crimes must be punished and those responsible must be held accountable’’.

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