Nollywood actress Stella Damasus and Senator Yerima were both guests on ‘The Stream’ a programme aired on International News Network Al Jazeera. They went head-to-head on the controversial issue of Child marriage.
*Stella, Yerima
Senator Yerima re-affirmed that he married his fourth wife when she was 14 years and they both now have a son together. He said he finds nothing wrong with his actions, claiming that his 14 year-old wife had reciprocated his feelings.
Stella Damascus counter-argued, citing several Child rights charters signed by Nigeriaconcerning marriage and the rights of the girl-child. She insisted that those breaking theagreements should be labelled criminals and prosecuted