Two orphaned sisters in Abia State boldly challenge their uncle’s attempt to seize their late father’s home, invoking outdated Igbo customs that deny daughters inheritance rights.
The sisters, grieving the loss of both parents, took to social media this week to expose their uncle’s aggressive push to evict them from their family’s only remaining property.
They revealed how extended relatives already sold off other lands, leaving this house as their sole refuge.
Yet, family members insist the sisters hold no claim—simply because they are women.In emotional videos that quickly went viral, one sister tearfully appealed directly to Governor Alex Otti and fellow Nigerians for rescue.
“Our uncle wants to take over our late father’s property,” she declared. “We are now homeless.”
However, public outrage swiftly turned the tide.
Nigerians flooded the posts with support, while volunteers offered legal aid.
Moreover, a local assembly member intervened, confronting the family and affirming the sisters’ rights under modern law.
Consequently, the dispute highlights a broader clash: traditional Igbo practices that favor male heirs collide with Nigeria’s constitution.
The Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that customs barring female inheritance violate anti-discrimination provisions, rendering them void.
Furthermore, states like Abia have bolstered protections for women’s and children’s inheritance.
Despite these advances, greedy relatives often exploit outdated norms, leaving vulnerable orphans at risk.
Meanwhile, the sisters refuse to back down.
They ignore threats to delete their videos and vow to fight for their home.
As offers of help pour in, this case sparks renewed calls to dismantle patriarchal barriers in southeastern Nigeria.
Social media users rally behind them, with many sharing similar stories of injustice.
One commenter noted, “This greed perverts our culture—daughters deserve their share.”
Ultimately, the sisters’ courage amplifies a vital message: law and public solidarity can protect the vulnerable from entrenched discrimination.
