What began as a heartbreaking story of abandonment and despair has now turned into a story of hope, dignity, and restoration, following the intervention of Obra Show on Nhyira FM, led by host Ohemaa Benewaa.
Following public concern over the plight of Mary Owusuaa, a woman allegedly abandoned by her husband after she became unable to walk, the Obra Show team stepped in to support her and improve her livelihood.
After engaging both parties and assessing her condition, the programme mobilised support and presented her with a fully stocked provision shop to help her regain financial independence and support her children.
The emotional moment marked a turning point for a woman who had been struggling not only with illness but also with rejection and uncertainty about her future.
Mary first shared her painful story on the show, alleging that her husband of fifteen years abandoned her after she suddenly lost the ability to walk.
According to her, life had been stable throughout their marriage until her health unexpectedly deteriorated.
“When he married me, I was strong and hardworking. For fourteen years, everything was fine. Then one day, I woke up and couldn’t walk,” she recounted tearfully during the earlier broadcast.
She explained that despite seeking medical help from various places, her condition did not improve. She further alleged that instead of receiving support, her husband divorced her and forced her out of their home.
“I suffered with him and helped build everything we had. Now that I am sick, he has left me with nothing,” she lamented.
The husband, however, declined to respond to the allegations when contacted by the show.
The case sparked strong reactions from the panel. Evangelist Degraft Addae described the situation as a painful abandonment of marital responsibility, saying, “Marriage is a covenant of responsibility. You cannot disappear when your partner needs you the most.”
Lady Gold White also condemned the alleged neglect, stressing that “this is not what ‘for better or worse’ means. Society must begin to hold people accountable for such actions.”
Gifty Donkor, popularly known as Big Mama, added that “a woman who invested her life into a marriage deserves care, not rejection.”
Moved by Mary’s condition, the host, Ohemaa Benewaa, made an emotional appeal to the public and pledged that the programme would not allow her to suffer in silence.
That appeal has now resulted in a life-changing intervention. The newly established provision shop is expected to provide Mary with a stable source of income and help restore her confidence as she continues to care for her children despite her condition.
Listeners and supporters of the show have praised Obra Show and its host for going beyond discussion and taking practical steps to support a vulnerable woman.
Many described the gesture as a powerful reminder that media can serve not only as a platform for storytelling, but also as a force for compassion and social change.
For Mary Owusuaa, what once seemed like the end of hope has now become the beginning of a new chapter—one built not on abandonment, but on restored dignity.
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