Post by Onyiecherry_Esq. (@Onyiecherry-Esq)

Good people of L², picture this scenario: Papa dies intestate. The family compound is shared. My brothers take the houses, lands, and businesses. My sisters and I? “Go and marry well o, God will provide.” 😔I’ve sat in too many Court rooms, homes and Zoom calls with Nigerians, especially "abroadians" where this exact scene played out. Tears, accusations, broken relationships – all because “it’s our culture.” But lately, the courts are saying: Enough.👇 A thread

Good people of L², picture this scenario: Papa dies intestate. The family compound is shared. My bro...

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Onyiecherry_Esq.: I still remember what happened here in Rivers State in 2023. Four courageous sisters – Chinyere, Perpetual, Bertha, and Josephine Abel dragged their three brothers (Godspower, Vincent, and Lucky) to the High Court after they were completely cut out of their late father Peter Bekweri Abel’s estate. T...
Gladden Ngozi: Stories like this are a reminder of how much work still needs to be done.
Good to see Abia State leading the way with the girl child inheritance law. May others follow soon.