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Yul Edochie says indecent dressing is not an invitation to rape

Odion Okonofua

June 8, 2020 7:32 AM

The actor turned politician joins other well meaning Nigerians as they advocate against rape in the country.

Yul Edochie [Instagram/YulEdochie]

Nigerian actor Yul Edochie is speaking out about the increasing cases of rape and sexual harassment in the country.

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In a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Sunday, June 7, 2020, the movie star turned politician said indecent dressing should not be a yardstick for any woman to be raped or sexually harassed.

"I do not encourage indecent dressing. But no matter how indecently dressed she is, guy it’s not an invitation for rape," he tweeted.

"If you both agreed on pay as you go, you pay, she no wan give you, get ur money back through non-violent means. Do not touch her. There’s no excuse for rape."

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Odion Okonofua Odion E. Okonofua is a Senior Entertainment reporter at Pulse. Odion is a passionate writer who stalks celebrities all day. He hopes to own a radio station some day if Arsenal FC doesn't give him a heart attack before then.

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