A bill to repeal the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP Act), a law designed to curb gender-based violence in Nigeria, has advanced to the second reading in the Senate. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, which is expected to report back within six weeks.
Senator Jibrin Isah of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Kogi East, sponsored the bill, which was initially proposed in 2022. He argues that repealing the current law will allow for amendments to address its perceived flaws, as it is not comprehensive enough in its present form.
