Abia First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has taken bold steps to ensure justice for Miss Gold James, a woman from Okwu Olokoro, Umuahia South LGA, who suffered brutal treatment at her workplace.
Determined to get to the root of the matter, she dispatched a team from the Ministry of Women Affairs, Umuahia, to investigate the disturbing allegations.
Miss Gold, a casual worker, was reportedly accused of stealing a hoe and pushed into a fire by her employer and others at the cottage industry. Despite denying the accusation, she sustained severe injuries.
At the palace of the traditional ruler of Okwu Autonomous Community, Eze B.I. Izuogu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. Maureen Ahukwa, revealed that Mrs. Otti was deeply troubled by the incident and would take steps to improve Gold’s life.
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Eze Izuogu, in his remarks, applauded the First Lady’s swift attention to the case and praised Governor Alex Otti’s people-focused approach to governance.
He confirmed Miss Gold’s character, stating she had no record of theft and was known for doing menial jobs to survive.
He expressed shock over the release of the company owner by police, despite the victim’s serious injuries to sensitive parts of her body. He also revealed that the man, after regaining freedom from Ubakala Police Division, had taken legal action against some community members, alleging a violation of his rights.
Visibly moved, Miss Gold James expressed gratitude to Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti for standing up for her.