Silence Doesn’t Mean It Doesn’t Happen” — Northern Lady Responds to Critics
✍️ By Tobi | February 20, 2026 | 9:44 AM
A Northern Nigerian woman has sparked conversation online after calling out men who claim that Southern women are sexually assaulted because of how they dress.
Reacting to the narrative, she described the claim as false and harmful, stating: “To Northern men claiming Southern women are raped because of how they dress, that is a lie. Is it because Northern women don’t speak openly about their experiences, regardless of dressing, that you feel bold enough to shame Southern women?”
Her statement has since generated widespread reactions, with many users condemning victim-blaming and emphasizing that sexual violence is never justified by clothing choices. Others highlighted cultural differences in how survivors speak about abuse, noting that silence does not mean absence.
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