The Archbishop, Province on the Niger, Anglican Communion, and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Alexander Ibezim, has decried the spate of spousal violence in society.
The bishop stated this in his message to Anglican women in Awka diocese to mark this year’s Mothering Sunday in the area slated for March, 22.
He charged women to stop killing their husbands at slightest provocation as was being witnessed all over the country of recent.
The Bishop said women should bridle their tongues always and respect their husbands.
The Bishop’s charge read in part,
“I task women to be loving whenever provoked and allow reason to prevail and enjoy their marriage rather than kill their spouses.
“I decry the rate of homicides these days and the rate at which women kill their husbands for their boyfriends and man friends.
“We should all rise against domestic violence. Killing should not be part of problem resolution as it does not end the situation.
“I detest domestic violence and I urge all parties to a marriage to practice tolerance in order not to be associated with domestic violence. I hate violence as a way of expressing one’s anger.”
He added,
“People should be able to jaw-jaw and resolve their problems rather than resort to killing their spouse.
“Violence against women must not be tolerated, but women must bridle their tongues always and respect their husbands.
“There is no justification for domestic violence. Domestic violence against women must be condemned by the Church and society.
