In a rare display of unity and courage, the widows of Bekwarra Local Government Area took to the streets in peaceful protest, their hearts heavy but their voices resolute. Clad in modest black attire, they carried placards and sang songs of hope, pleading for the reinstatement of their beloved matron, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, the suspended Executive Chairman of Bekwarra.
For these women, Hon. Theresa is far more than a political leader. Long before she became Chairman, she was a pillar of support, offering relief materials, sponsoring children’s education, and lending a listening ear to their daily struggles. Under her leadership, widows in Bekwarra found renewed dignity, empowerment, and a sense of belonging in a society that often overlooks them.
“Our mother has never turned her back on us,” one widow said tearfully. “Even before she held office, she stood with us. Now, when she needs us most, we will stand with her.”
The widows’ message is simple yet profound: they are appealing directly to His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, to hear their cry and restore Hon. Theresa to office. For them, her suspension is not just a political matter, it is a wound to the heart of a community that she has tirelessly served.
As they marched, their songs rose like prayers, echoing the resilience of women who have weathered life’s storms yet still believe in the power of justice. Their appeal is a call for compassion, for mercy, and for the recognition of a leader who has been the lifeline of the most vulnerable.
Now, all eyes turn to the Governor. The widows wait in hope, believing that their voices carried by the wind of sincerity, will reach his heart.
