Nigerians react as "Ordinary President", Ahmed Isa Slaps a Woman Who Allegedly Set a Child's Hair On Fire Over Witchcraft Allegation

 Human rights activist, Ahmeh Isah popularly known as “Ordinary President”, is currently trending on Twitter for slapping a woman who allegedly set a child’s hair on fire.

 

According to reports, the woman allegedly set the young girl’s hair on fire over witchcraft allegation. She reportedly tied the girl’s hands and legs, poured kerosene on her head and ignited fire. Fortunately, the child is alive but her head suffered severe damage.

Ahmed Isah, who hosts a programme titled: “Berekete Family” and offers ordinary citizens the opportunity to tell their stories bordering on injustice they have experienced, was invited to question the woman.

While questioning the woman, Isah had asked about who told her the child was a witch. In response, she said, “Nobody…I don’t know what came over me. Please, I’m begging for forgiveness.”

 

“Tell me what happened, I’ll give you one last chance”, Isah commanded. “I don’t know what happened”, the woman replied.

Unsatisfied with her response, Isah lost his cool and furiously slapped the woman multiple times.

Watch the video below,

The video footage has generate a huge controversy on social media as netizens debate over Isah’s actions. While some netizens criticized him for slapping the woman, others argued that his action was justified. However, it is safe to say that the moral construct of “what is wrong or right” in this case is skewed.

See some comments below,

Tosin Olugbenga wrote,

“She tied a girl.
Poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze.
Such a woman the moment she reduced the dignity of the girl also lost her dignity and any form of rights.
She deserved every slap Ordinary President gave her and more.
She deserves no respect or dignity.”

On the other hand, Aproko Doctor wrote,

“He had NO right to hit her. He is not judge and jury, if we say he can, then others can, if others can, others will. Where does it end?
Get angry yes! Use that anger to ensure justice is served. We’re not animals.”

Ikenna Agha wrote,

“You people crying “unprofessionalism” ….Ahmad can actually claim he doesn’t know what came over him too before he landed her the slaps since She wants to be unfortunate. Equation balanced.”

Paradigm wrote,

“Was the slap justified? YES!
Was he right for slapping her? NO!
Was he being professional? NO!
In summary, he was very wrong for slapping her.
As a professional, you have to be profesdional at all times and not allow your emotions get the best of you.”

Maxie Onye wrote,