Nigerian woman Mewolaka Omololami Fashakin is questioning men who refuse to take responsibility for family planning and pressuring their wives to undergo abortions when pregnant. ,
In a post shared on Facebook on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Fashakin expressed her frustration with the double standards that some men exhibit regarding reproductive health and responsibilities.
Fashakin’s post raised concerns about men who, according to her, avoid using contraception (like condoms), prevent their wives from accessing family planning services, and then demand abortions if their wives become pregnant.
The post read, “Some men refuse to use CD, tell their wives not to do family planning, and ask them to ab*rt when they get pregnant? Aaah, why?”