From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has condemned the killing of Victoria Chintex, the Woman Leader of the Labour Party in Kaduna State, on Monday, after gunmen invaded her residence in Kaura and shot her. Her husband was also said to have sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility.
Tallen, in a press release she personally signed, regretted that the latest killing had diminish progress made ahead of 2023 elections. She said everyone, including women, had the right to choose and belong to a political party of their choice, without fear of intimidation according to the tenets of the nation’s democracy.
Tallen said: “As we begin the 16 Days Action Campaign, we are again confronted with the sad news of the gruesome murder of the Labour Party Woman leader in Kaura LGA of Kaduna, who was shot and killed in her home. It was learnt that her husband, who was also shot survived and receiving treatment.
“When we think we are making progress as we move into the electioneering year, a woman with her family has become a victim. When will all of these stop?
“Every man, every youth and every woman has the right to choose and belong to a political party of their choice without fear of intimidation according to the tenets of our democracy.”