The minister of Women affiars Sen.Jummai Alhassan took to her twitter to condemn the unlawful abduction and forceful marriage of Ese Oruu a 13 years old girl by one Yinusa.She clearly stated that a girl is only able to marry when she is up to 18 years old according to the Child Right Act.She has assured that she will intervene to her release.
"The case of Ese Oruru as reported by Punch newspapers was brought to my attention yesterday and I have been looking into it since. #FreeEse
"Our laws are very clear on the case, Ese Oruru is 14 and as such cannot consent to marriage. Any such union she's in is illegal. #FreeEse
"I have been in touch with the police authorities in Kano over Ese's immediate release to her parents and we are making progess. #FreeEse
"I can assure you that I will use all my powers and influence as a Minister and woman to secure the release and return of Ese Oruru #FreeEse
"Ese is still a child under our laws, and her right to freedom of movement is subject to parental control. She must be returned. #FreeEse
"Child Rights Act says no person under 18 is capable of contracting a valid marriage, and a marriage so contracted is null and void #FreeEse
"The Act also clearly states that anyone who marries a child is liable to to a fine of N500,000 or 5 years imprisonment or both. #FreeEse
"No culture, religion or personal conviction supersedes the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Ese Oruru must return home. #FreeEse
"My ministry is on this case and we will ensure full prosecution of anyone who is found to have contravened the law. #FreeEse
"Ese's case has brought to the fore the need to protect the rights of children and women in our society and we wont relent #FreeEse
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