What Rubbish Is That?’ – Joke Silva Rages Over Women Murdered Due To Alleged Cheating

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has voiced her outrage over the recent killings of women by their partners in Nigeria over alleged infidelity.

This follows the tragic death of Chioma Nwaka, a housewife who was set on fire by her husband, Obiozor Nwaka, in Anambra State due to suspected infidelity.

In an interview with Punch, Joke Silva insisted that men who kill their wives over alleged cheating should face life imprisonment. She emphasized that such cases should be handled legally, and if infidelity is suspected, the husband should simply leave the marriage.

“These men should be tried and sentenced to life imprisonment because this is a capital offense,” Silva said. “The law must take its course because it’s absurd. Men cheat all the time—do they get killed or burned? What nonsense is this? Where’s the proof of her infidelity? And what about the man she supposedly cheated with? Shouldn’t he be held accountable too?”

Silva further expressed her disgust, stating, “Even if there’s proof of cheating, why not just leave or send her back to her family? If you investigate thoroughly, you’ll probably find that the murderer has cheated countless times, yet he kills his partner for a single instance. The women who are gone are someone’s daughters and mothers.”

Regarding the entertainment industry’s role, Silva added, “How much more advocacy can the industry do? One of the best ways to advocate is to enforce sanctions for bad behavior. This isn’t just bad behavior; it’s a crime.”