By: Sulaiman Stom Koroma
I have listened to comments about footballer Mohamed Buya Turay who is now facing widespread condemnation for his alleged use of abusive language towards his wife. For some quarters, understandably, emotions can run high in personal relationships, while for others resorting to abusive behavior is never acceptable or justifiable.
It is important to recognize that the condemnation from the First Lady, the Football Associations, and other members of the public may have stemmed from a shared view of promoting respect and equality within relationships. But to see a grownup resulting in a solution like that, it must be really grinding inside. However, my statement is in no way suggesting that abusive behavior should be an excuse or tolerated under any circumstances.
While there may be speculation about what might have caused Turay’s alleged outburst, others including the First Lady are suggesting that they should maintain open lines of communication, seek mediation or counseling, and find healthier ways to address disagreements which they may suggest is a vital step towards building strong, respectful partnerships. 
I agree, but what if that has been done times without numbers and it does not work? Seeing a love or relationship degenerate into such, means the situation is unbearable.
Again, I maintain that it is always essential to foster a culture that prioritizes empathy, understanding, and zero tolerance for abuse. But we should also try and dig in to know how extensive their issue may have gone to warrant this.
Mohamed Buya Turay’s alleged actions serve as a reminder for every relationship that an individual who is in a relationship deserves to be treated with dignity and respect both inside and outside, as the one who would have said something out of the camera, to the one who said it on camera.
