A man has sparked outrage online after suggesting that parents should not allow children with special needs to live.
His disturbing statement drew widespread condemnation from Nigerians, with many describing it as heartless and discriminatory.
Disability advocates and human rights groups have called for stronger public education and stricter action against hate speech targeting people with disabilities.
A social media user has sparked outrage after making an insensitive statement suggesting that parents should not allow children with special needs to live.
The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, made the remark during an online discussion about parenting and disability. His words immediately drew widespread condemnation from Nigerians, who described the comment as heartless, ignorant, and dangerous.
Many users emphasized that every child deserves love, care, and protection, regardless of their physical or mental condition.
See some of the reactions trailing the post below:
@iamAbode
That’s such a cruel and ignorant statement.
Children with special needs are still human beings with feelings, potential, and a right to life.
Many of them grow up to do amazing things and bring joy to those around them.
@felixwise
Careless talk from his wealth of ignorance. People with special needs children should protect them from people like this. If you have worked in a special needs children hospital, you appreciate the work done from Speech Therapy, to Occupational Therapy to physiotherapy and so on
@KhizXL
They are doing like they will live forever to care for such child, in reality… no miracle is going to happen. “Heavy special need.”
@KhizXL
He’s saying the bitter truth.
@Fillipo_Saga
As a parent, this is extremely difficult to do, but when you truly sit down to think about it
@FavritEngr
I hope he won’t later regret this statement ??
@Osemujiamhen
Omo… who be this?
@_Bass_man
Make em jail this guy sharp
