A deeply emotional case of alleged abandonment and neglect has sparked public concern on Obra Show, aired on Nhyira FM and hosted by Ohemaa Benewaa.
Mary Owusuaa, the complainant, shared her painful experience, accusing her husband of fifteen years of deserting her after she became seriously ill and unable to walk.
Recounting her ordeal, she said, “When he married me, I was strong and working. For fourteen years, everything was fine. Then one day, I woke up and couldn’t walk.”
Mary explained that despite seeking medical care from various sources, her condition has not improved. Instead of receiving support from her husband during her most vulnerable moment, she claims he chose to walk away.
“He has divorced me and driven me out of the house we built together. I have nowhere to go now,” she lamented.
She further stressed her contribution to their marital assets, stating, “I suffered with him, supported him, and helped build the house when I was healthy. Now I am sick, and he has abandoned me.”
The man, however, has not responded to the allegations.
Reacting to the development, Evangelist Degraft Addae questioned the man’s silence, stating, “Marriage is a covenant of responsibility. You cannot disappear when your partner needs you the most.”
Lady Gold White also condemned the situation, saying, “This is not what ‘for better or worse’ stands for. Society must begin to hold people accountable for such actions.”
Adding her voice, Gifty Donkor, popularly known as Big Mama, expressed deep concern, noting, “A woman who has invested her life into a marriage deserves care, not rejection. This is heartbreaking.”
The case also raised broader questions among the panel and audience about the true meaning of marital vows and whether existing laws adequately protect vulnerable spouses who are abandoned in times of illness.
With Mary visibly distressed and struggling to survive, host Ohemaa Benewaa took immediate action by appealing to the public for support and initiating a fundraising effort to assist her with basic needs and medical care.
Ohemaa Benewaa challenged societal attitudes toward marriage and responsibility: “We stand before God and man to say ‘for better, for worse,’ yet when the ‘worse’ comes, many choose to run. This is not just about Mary—it is about the values we are losing as a people. Illness is not a crime, and no one deserves to be abandoned because they are weak.
“To the man involved, if you cannot restore the marriage, at least restore her dignity and give her what she rightfully deserves. And to our society, let us not only celebrate love in good times but prove it in moments of hardship. Today, we rise for Mary—not just with words, but with action.”
Her remarks left listeners reflecting on the responsibilities that come with love, marriage, and humanity itself.
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