Mercy Aigbe’s Domestic Violence Campaign Draw Blames from Fans

In the aftermath of the controversy that has surrounded Mercy Aigbe-Gentry due to her broken marriage, the actress took to her Instagram page to announce a seminar against domestic violence. Some fans subsequently ctiticized her after the announcement.

Here is the announcement she made:

“Join us in the #1in3Africa campaign…… stop violence against women, an initiative of her royal highness @oloriwuraolaogunwusi ……. I am a Victim, a Survivor and a Victor!
I am Bold , Strong and Yes I am talking about my experience cos ‘No Shame in my pain’
Join us as we take a walk on the 30th of June against this barbaric act! Walk kicks off at Falomo Bridge by Awolowo road Ikoyi by 10am ????”

Some of her fans immediately responded with some harsh words.

Read a few of their comments here:

jinazofficial “Stooooooop Pls”
i_am_ajirilearn “how to respect ur man if u dont want domestic wahala.”

discreetraywomen ” should also stop torturing their husband psychologically and verbally that will prevent slaps.”

mz_o_shareefah@temmyslim_24 “…Is it possible for just one party to be at fault? There’s always 2 sides to every story…No matter it shouldn’t result to hitting someone. What happened to other solutions??”

im_s_o_k “How can someone beat you like this ” I’m sure you must have pushed him to that level … Why can’t you at least run or stay away from”

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On a last note, domestic violence is not the victim’s fault as the victim cannot be held responsible for the choice of the abuser. It is clear who is committing the violence and it is not the victim. The abuser consciously chose to attack the victim.

To blame the victim does not only show a lack of common sense but shows support for a “damaged man” who is too wounded to control himself. Victim blaming contributes to a culture of denial and ignorance in which abusers are allowed to thrive.

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