Ozoro Festival: PANDEF Demands Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Female Harassment, Assault
The Nigeria police have been called upon to launch an immediate investigation into reports of female harassment and assault at the Ozoro festival in Delta State. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed concern over the alleged incident, which it claims undermines the constitutional rights of citizens. The organisation notes that traditional practices must respect the rights of others, particularly non-indigenes who have the right to their own religion and freedoms as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. The Monarch of the Kingdom and the President General have been commended for their swift condemnation of the barbaric act.
Nigerian connection: The Ozoro festival, which has been a peaceful event hosting non-indigenes for years, is located in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, and is also home to the Delta State University of Science and Technology.
The police investigation is expected to bring those involved in the alleged harassment and assault to book, serving as a deterrent to others and upholding the laws of the state. The community's leadership is also expected to put measures in place to prevent such incidents in the future.
PANDEF's call for an urgent investigation into the alleged female harassment and assault at the Ozoro festival is a welcome move towards upholding the rights of citizens in Nigeria. The organisation's emphasis on the need for traditional practices to respect the rights of others is a timely reminder of the importance of upholding the constitution in all aspects of Nigerian life. The swift condemnation by the Monarch and President General has set a positive precedent, and it is hoped that this will lead to a thorough investigation and the necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future.
