Renowned Nollywood veteran, Pete Edochie, has said men who resort to violence against women are a disgrace to manhood.
Celebrating his 77th birthday which coincided with International Women’s Day, Edochie highlighted the significance of women in society, asserting that a house truly becomes a home only when a woman is present.
Edochie admonished men, stating that a woman’s strength lies not in physical power but in her words.
He remarked that, resorting to violence against a woman due to provocation strips a man of his claim to true manhood.
The veteran actor further iterated that, a man capable of harmonious relations with a woman possess the qualities of leadership and can govern not only local communities but also entire nations.
Pete Edochie’s wise words serve as a timely reminder of the importance of respecting and cherishing women.