Obiano applauded for honouring woman who refuses to sell her vote

African Women Forum for Good Governance (AWFG), has commended Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano for recognizing and rewarding Mrs Eunice Ngozi Onuegbusi who rejected N5,000 bribe to vote against her will.

AWFG is a women empowerment and advocacy group dedicated to good governance and the socio-economic development of Africa through gender empowerment.

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Mrs. Onuegbusi from Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state was spotted in a viral video vehemently rejecting a bribe of N5,000 to vote against her conscience during the just concluded governorship election in the state.

In appreciation of her forthrightness, Obiano rewarded her with a cash prize of one million Naira.

Reacting to the developments, Hon. Justice Chinwe Iyizoba, (JCA RTD), the founder and CEO of AWFG in a statement noted that there are other exemplary women like Mrs Onuegbusi in Anambra and in Nigeria.