The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has paid a visit to Mrs. Amarachi Okpokiri, a survivor of a brutal assault by her husband, who allegedly attacked her in an attempt to pluck her eyes for rituals.
Visiting the victim at the palace of Eze Allen Okpokiri, Amarachi’s uncle, Mrs. Otti expressed deep gratitude to God for the miraculous recovery of the woman’s eyesight.
The Abia First Lady observed that the visit was her second, which she said was aimed at assessing Amarachi’s condition and exploring further avenues to assist her in rebuilding her life.
She reassured the family that the Abia State Government remains committed to helping Amarachi find sustainable means of livelihood and pledged support to enable her to start a business.
Mrs. Otti assured that the perpetrators of the violent act are now facing the full weight of the law, restating the administration’s zero-tolerance for gender-based violence.
“Justice will be served, and no such crime will go unpunished under this administration,” she said.
Mrs. Otti emphasized that the Abia State government is taking stronger steps to combat gender-based violence in the state, urging the traditional ruler of the area, Eze Okpokiri to take proactive measures to ensure that such criminal tendencies are eradicated in his community.
Ms Okpokiri, responding, expressed immense gratitude to the wife of the Governor for her continued care and intervention.
She recalled how the First Lady ensured her medical bills were paid, and has constantly monitored her recovery, and prayed to God to reward her.
