Minister of women affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has criticised a content creator for filming her mentally unstable mother.
In a viral video, the content creator, whose name had yet to be confirmed, introduced the woman as her mum, adding that she became mentally ill after her husband’s death.
The young woman said she visits her mother regularly with food and money.
In reaction, Kennedy-Ohanenye said in a post on X that urgent action needs to be taken on the situation.
She wrote, “We condemn the disturbing video report of a woman’s mental illness being exploited by her daughter for personal gain and social media content. This is unacceptable, potentially harmful, and troubling.
“We strongly condemn exploiting vulnerable individuals, especially those struggling with mental health issues. Mental illness demands compassion, understanding, and support – not ridicule or exploitation.
“The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs urgently request information about the mother’s identity and condition to ensure proper care and protection. A reward is offered for prompt location assistance.
“Appropriate actions must be taken to address this situation. We call on everyone to respect the dignity and humanity of those facing mental health issues and report similar instances immediately.
“Let’s work together to prevent exploitation and support those who need it most.”
