Nigerian comedian Bovi expresses outrage over a viral video showing a priest hitting an altar boy during a wedding. He criticizes the priest's inadequate apology and urges police intervention, emphasizing the need for accountability and change in how child abuse is treated in Nigeria.
Nigerian actor and comedian Bovi has expressed strong disapproval after a disturbing video surfaced showing a priest striking an altar boy during a wedding ceremony. On September 27, 2024, Bovi took to social media to condemn the incident, labeling it as unacceptable and demanding accountability for such behavior.
In his post, Bovi criticized the priest’s subsequent apology, which he found to be inadequate and dismissive of the severity of the act. He emphasized that physically assaulting a child is a serious matter, regardless of the circumstances. Bovi articulated concern about the potential long-term psychological impact on the child, stating, “He hit a defenseless child... for a very flimsy reason.”
Bovi also questioned the priest’s self-control, suggesting that someone who behaves violently in public may exhibit even worse behavior in private. He urged the Nigerian police to take action, highlighting the necessity of addressing violence against children. He asserted that intervening in this situation could help prevent further incidents of abuse, saying, “Knocking a kid in the head unprovoked is a violent and criminal act.” Bovi’s statements resonated widely, with other Nigerian actresses supporting his call for accountability and systemic change in how cases of child abuse are handled in the country.
