Women Affairs Minister Hunt Down Lawyer For Brutalizing His Wife

An attorney from Uyo who was seen on video 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 guy was seen in the video standing over the bleeding body of the lady who was in her underwear, and despite the involvement of other persons, he was unable to stop him from hitting his wife.

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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 added that the lawyer would face prosecution even if the wife refuses to press charges because his action is gender-based violence.

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.”