UNIZIK: A Disturbing Tale of Potiphar’s Daughter — By Collins Opurozor
A university is not just a place for acquiring knowledge; it is an institution that molds character and instills discipline. It is deeply troubling that a third-year student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, one Goddy Mbakwe Precious, has demonstrated behavior that is completely at odds with the ideals of higher learning. Her recent act of violence against her lecturer, followed by blatant lies and an attempt to blackmail an ostensibly innocent man, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, is an abomination that must not be tolerated.
If the university allows such reckless misconduct to go unpunished, it risks breeding a generation of lawless and irresponsible individuals who will bring nothing but shame to the institution and society at large.
The facts, at least gleaned from viral footages, are clear: Dr. Okoye was simply passing by when he lightly tapped the student and politely asked her to excuse him. Her response? A rude remark questioning his authority, followed by violent physical assault when he requested that she delete the video that may have captured his presence.
This was not a mere case of student misconduct; it was a premeditated act of defiance and savagery. The girl bit the lecturer, tore his clothes, slapped, scratched, and falsely accused him of sexually harassing her. Such disgraceful behavior is utterly unacceptable and demands the harshest possible punishment.
To make matters worse, Precious has now resorted to a well-known weapon used by unscrupulous women throughout history—false allegations of sexual harassment. It is a cowardly and despicable tactic aimed at destroying a man’s reputation and career. Thanks to video evidence, her lies have been exposed, but the damage could have been irreversible. How many men have had their lives ruined because of similar false accusations? How many innocent individuals have suffered simply because some women, like Precious, believe they can use their gender as a shield while they commit heinous acts?
History provides us with numerous examples of women who, after doing wrong, resorted to blackmail and false allegations to cover their tracks. The most famous case is that of Potiphar’s wife in the Bible, who, after failing to seduce Joseph, falsely accused him of attempting to rape her, leading to his imprisonment.
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In the 1692 Salem witch trials, Abigail Williams and other young girls falsely accused men and women of witchcraft, leading to wrongful executions. More recently, the case of Emmett Till in 1955 shows how Carolyn Bryant falsely accused a 14-year-old boy of making advances toward her, leading to his brutal lynching. In 2006, Crystal Mangum falsely accused members of the Duke Lacrosse team of rape, nearly destroying their lives before the truth emerged.
And in 2017, actress Asia Argento, a vocal #MeToo advocate, was found to have falsely accused a younger actor of sexual misconduct while hiding her own history of abuse.
The pattern is clear: whenever a dishonest woman finds herself in a difficult situation, she fabricates a story that exploits society’s instinct to protect women, even at the cost of destroying innocent men. This is precisely what Precious attempted with Dr. Okoye. But this time, she has been caught, and justice must be served. If Nnamdi Azikiwe University does not take decisive action against her, it will set a dangerous precedent where female students feel emboldened to lie and attack lecturers without consequence.
University authorities must act swiftly. Precious must be expelled immediately to send a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated. If left unchecked, her actions will inspire more reckless students to defy authority, assault lecturers, and weaponize false accusations. The university must uphold its reputation by ensuring that students who lack character are removed before they become an even bigger disgrace to the institution.
This case is not just about Dr. Okoye; it is about the integrity of the academic system. It is about protecting hardworking lecturers from students who believe they can misbehave without consequence. It is about ensuring that universities remain places of discipline, honor, and respect. If Precious is not expelled, then the university is telling the world that lies, violence, and false accusations are acceptable. And that is a dangerous message to send.
