Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has returned to court to support a young girl who was allegedly raped by her class teacher.
This comes after Kennedy-Ohanenye was relieved of her duties as minister by President Bola Tinubu in October.
In a video, Kennedy-Ohanenye explained that she was in court to ensure justice is served, stating that her passion for justice remains unwavering.
She wrote on her X handle, “I remain committed to fighting for a better society. My passion for justice remains unwavering, and I will not tolerate any form of abuse, especially against vulnerable Nigerians, including children.
“Today, I represented a heart-wrenching case involving a 5-year-old girl who was sexually abused by her class teacher. This incident strengthens my resolve to combat such heinous crimes.
“To those who would dare perpetrate such atrocities, let this serve as a warning. I will pursue justice relentlessly in my capacity.”
Kennedy-Ohanenye was one of the major casualties during President Bola Tinubu’s first cabinet reshuffle in October. She was one of five ministers relieved of their duties, including Lola Ade-John, Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Tahir Mamman, and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo.
She contested for the presidency under the All-Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 general elections but later stepped down for President Tinubu. Her appointment as Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development on August 21, 2023, was seen as a form of compensation for her efforts.
