An attorney from Uyo who was seen on camera abusing his spouse has been ordered to be arrested by Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Minister of Women’s Affairs.
In a widely shared social media video, the attorney known only as Mr. Ebong was seen abusing his spouse.
The man was seen in the video standing over the bloodied figure of the woman who was in her underwear, and despite the involvement of other persons, he was unable to stop him from beating his wife.
In response to the video that has incited public fury, Ohanenye stated that her Ministry has mandated the lawyer’s arrest and prosecution, stressing that the issue won’t be ignored.
She went on to say that as the lawyer’s actions constitute gender-based violence, he will still be prosecuted even if the wife decides not to file charges.
Taking to her account on the X platform, the Minister wrote: “This remains one of the most insane and unbelievable scenes one has seen in the brutalization of women. As I have always emphasised, this is a ‘Renewed Hope’ government and such an act can not be allowed in our country.
“On that note, the federal Ministry of Women Affairs @FMWA_ng has ordered the arrest of this demonized lawyer Mr Ebong, who must face the law squally and I promise this act can not be swept under the carpet. Even if the woman decides she doesn’t want her husband to be sued, due to family pressure. the man must face the law as justice will have its way.”
This remains one of the most insane and unbelievable scenes one has seen in the brutalization of women. As I have always emphasised, this is a ‘Renewed Hope’ government and such an act can not be allowed in our country.
