The wife of the Abia State Governor, Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday, vowed to get justice for a female worker, Miss Gold James, from Okwu Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area, who was allegedly maltreated by her employer.
Otti, who sent the Abia State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Maureen Ahukwa, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, said she would also take steps to improve James’ life.
Speaking at the palace of the traditional ruler of Okwu Autonomous Community, Eze B.I. Izuogu, through the Commissioner, the governor’s wife expressed sadness over the woman’s ordeal and said she was keen on learning more about the incident.
Earlier in his speech, Eze Izuogu acknowledged awareness of the case and thanked Otti for her concern for women, children, and other vulnerable persons in society.
He also appreciated the state governor, Alex Otti, for promoting action-based governance in the state.
He testified that the victim, Miss Gold James, who is in her mid-40s, had no record of theft or criminal behaviour in the community and earned a living through menial jobs.
He expressed surprise that the employer, who was arrested by the police over the alleged assault, was later released, even though the victim sustained serious injuries on her back, shoulder, buttocks, and private parts.
Eze Izuogu further disclosed that after his release from the Ubakala Divisional Police Station, the man went on to sue some members of the community at the High Court in Umuahia, claiming his human rights were violated.
James, who recounted her ordeal, thanked Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti for her intervention.
