From the comments so far posted, you'll see Nigerians (and indeed Africans) have "depleted" self esteem, just see how nairalanders have come to portray the practice as barbaric, evil and backward and then dissociates themselves from it just because it's being practiced in Africa(I'm not approving of the practice neither). I bet if male genital circumcision is being practiced in Africa, my brothers and sisters would have distanced themselves from the practice just to please their non-African audiences.

cococandy:
How do you guys know she's lying?
It may be illegal in Nigeria but the woman may be powerless to stop her in-laws from carrying out the practice on her daughters if they insist on it.
So instead of saying it's illegal and leaving it at that, let's join in sensitization about the issue so that those who still believe in it will have a rethink.

I know she is lying because the said father in law is unnamed; the community is also unnamed. Despite what is may seem to the outside world, Nigeria is no longer in the stone ages. If she is emancipated enough to seek asylum in a country like Canada and seek the services of a lawyer then she is emancipated enough that the in laws cannot impose their will on her. However, I must say that I agree with you on the issue of sensitisation.

deliveryboy:
From the comments so far posted, you'll see Nigerians (and indeed Africans) have "depleted" self esteem, just see how nairalanders have come to portray the practice as barbaric, evil and backward and then dissociates themselves from it just because it's being practiced in Africa(I'm not approving of the practice neither). I bet if male genital circumcision is being practiced in Africa, my brothers and sisters would have distanced themselves from the practice just to please their non-African audiences.

Male genital circumcision is practiced in Africa and indeed in Nigeria. We have not distanced ourselves from it nor made laws against it. This is likely because we know its benefits and found a basis for it in the bible.

Please do not give the impression that nairalanders are mindless simply because we have said no to fgm and you feel the reason is because that idea comes from the west. We as nairalanders and Nigerians have weighed the pros and cons in the light of knowledge and decided not to stand for it. We have examined the rationale for the practice and found it wanting. The clitoris enhances the pleasure derived during sex for women and we have seen no reason for clipping it merely because some men feel that sex should be enjoyed only by men while women just endure it. Or that women become promiscous simply because it is not clipped or chopped off.

We have proved that as a nation we do not mindlessly follow the dictates of the west by prohibiting same sex relationships. Please give us some respect.

pervert soul

SAMBARRY:
Africans and their love for crudeness and animalistic behaviours

So much for this is Africa,we're in Africa, this is how it's done.tufiaaa

Oyinbo girls dey do genital cosmetic surgery! Trimming of and reshape the kpomo! A lady married her dog in California with over 200 attendees! So na African bad pass. When are we going to grow up? Defend ur own Africans. With all the Profs from every Yoruba villages and towns (apology) we have not been able to stand on own . it pains me sha!

vRendoh:



Oyinbo girls dey do genital cosmetic surgery! Trimming of and reshape the kpomo! A lady married her dog in California with over 200 attendees! So na African bad pass. When are we going to grow up? Defend ur own Africans. With all the Profs from every Yoruba villages and towns (apology) we have not been able to stand on own . it pains me sha!

not on innocent infants. If a woman wants to toy with her vagina it's her discretion but how you get to abuse infants in the name of tradition is sickening

Keneking:
Story ..[i]visa things[/i]gbam

See format.......................Oyinbo people no dey wise at all. All na fornat to stay in Canada.

I wouldn't mind seeking asylum to Canada on the format that my village people want to force me to become a chief against my will. Naija people too wise.

See format.......................Oyinbo people no dey wise at all. All na fornat to stay in Canada.

I wouldn't mind seeking asylum to Canada on the format that my village people want to force me to become a chief against my will. Naija people too wise.

Adaure4ever:
I suspect some lies here..
Which part of Nigeria still practise that?

my mum who is just 47 went tru it. how do i knw? she told me she was circumcised. it still happens in my mums village. they almst gave me tribal marks sev, na my papa nd mama tear para 4 my grandparents. my fresh handsome face 4 dan get scars.

Jamean:
Female Genital Mutilation - the partial or total removal of the clitoris or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

The clitoris being a very active stimulant for sexual interests in women is cut off in the bid that it will prevent them from promiscuity. She gets married and is never interested in sex because her module has been tampered with. In an attempt to encourage hubby's efforts she moans fake sounds of pleasure and can't wait for him to roll off.....

Oh! Africa. So the men are left with the birth right of enjoying sex.

seriously, its annoying. read a whole book on this shiii. gruesome acts.

coolsix:
I dont understand.

A grown woman gave birth to a daughter.. First of all,

IS FGM LEGAL IN NIGERIA

why run away? How will your father in law subject your daughter to torture? And you are scared of him so you ran to a foreign land to claim "Refugee Status". What happened to the Police? You cannot Sue the father in law? Na by force? This is 2016 not 1858. There is a rule of law. He can sue and CAN BE SUED!

That father in law should be arrested and charged to court for molestation and child abuse.

she ran away from economic hardship....

jascon1:
I dont think you are African or have lived in Africa or even visited Africa. What do u know about the police?? The rate of domestic violence in Africa is alarming. We hear of rape and molestation cases, homicide and so many heinous crimes committed everyday in Africa, but how many convictions being recorded? Next to none. If her claim were true, then she did the best thing in life. Don't come to preach about legal procedure here, cos' by your comment I can easily understand that you have never been through one in your life. Do you think it is easy to sue someone? The case on ground is a case of tradition and rights. As we know deep to the core, Africa is still strongly embedded in its traditional beliefs.
If she were your sister would you have allowed her to go through the torture of a legal battle? Can you sponsor it? Do you have any faith in your judicial system? You will never understand until it comes to you

Sir, All what you wrote about rape and no conviction is those who do not know their rights. If you have a good lawyer, you can win a case like this. If the police are siding with the father in law, they are not the only division in Nigeria, You can write a petition to the commissioner. Sir, i advice you know your rights and don;t let anyone intimidate you in the name of culture. So many cultural stuffs worse than this i have seen and cleared away with the law. The constitution of the Federal Republic is not following your culture. Nigeria is a secular state. Your culture says molest and torture a child almost to death, sit down and kill your child then. Don;t make a move.

This story is fake! What about Child Rights Act? Mr, wake up. As bad as Nigeria is, i know there is a law when you want the law to take its course. Note the emboldened .

In as much as i find your comment optimistic, I would be delighted to wake you up to the realities of life. According to you, you know your right while she doesn't, You can write a petition while she isn't as educated as you're to write one, you can find a good lawyer while she didn't believe she could, you have saved enough cash for legal proceedings while she hasn't. You're not the only person who knows his right, but of what use is knowledge without practice? No matter how good you try to paint the picture, deep within yourself you know that Nigeria hasn't achieved that advanced judicial system to offer transparent legal services to her populace. FGM is a rooted culture that will take more than the police or lawyers to dissipate. Is good to fight for your right, but don't be too sure of yourself yet. Many have gone n nothing changed

coolsix:


Sir, All what you wrote about rape and no conviction is those who do not know their rights. If you have a good lawyer, you can win a case like this. If the police are siding with the father in law, they are not the only division in Nigeria, You can write a petition to the commissioner. Sir, i advice you know your rights and don;t let anyone intimidate you in the name of culture. So many cultural stuffs worse than this i have seen and cleared away with the law. The constitution of the Federal Republic is not following your culture. Nigeria is a secular state. Your culture says molest and torture a child almost to death, sit down and kill your child then. Don;t make a move.

This story is fake! What about Child Rights Act? Mr, wake up. As bad as Nigeria is, i know there is a law when you want the law to take its course. Note the emboldened .

Is there any rule of law in Nigeria at the moment?

As crazy as the story sounds, am kinda wondering why folks would wanna still be doing that in this day and age.

Story that touch