AKPABIO WEIGHS IN ON CALLS TO DECRIMINALISE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN NIGERIA

AKPABIO WEIGHS IN ON CALLS TO DECRIMINALISE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN NIGERIA

Senate President God will Akpabio have spoken out amid ongoing discussions about whether attempted suicide should remain a criminal offense in Nigeria, suggesting that the existing law should be maintained.

The debate has centered on calls for a more compassionate approach that prioritises mental health support, treatment, and rehabilitation for survivors of suicide attempts. ????

Those advocating decriminalisation argue that punishing people who attempt suicide could discourage them from seeking help and potentially expose them to greater danger.

The issue has sparked broader conversations about mental health awareness, access to psychological support, and how the law should respond to people experiencing severe emotional distress.

⚖️ The big question is whether criminal punishment helps prevent suicide or whether access to treatment, support, and rehabilitation should take priority.

???? What is your take? Should attempted suicide remain a criminal offense in Nigeria, or should the focus shift entirely towards mental health care and rehabilitation?