A senior lawyer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Opeyemi Mabawonku, has come under intense criticism after a disturbing CCTV footage surfaced online, capturing him brutally assaulting his wife, a former lead HR executive at Paystack, in the presence of their two children.
The video, which was shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning the conduct and professionalism of the senior legal practitioner.
The footage shows Mabawonku engaged in a violent altercation with his wife while their visibly distressed children looked on helplessly. The video has stirred a wave of condemnation from netizens, who expressed their anger and shock at the scene. The incident has ignited conversations around domestic violence, with many emphasizing the adverse impact of such events on children who witness them.
Watch the video below;
https://x.com/TrendingEx/status/1850630439846695298?t=fei8-vJu0w08pg1OoOwifw&s=19
Social media users have been particularly critical of the senior lawyer, pointing out the apparent contradiction between his role as a legal advocate and his behavior at home. Many have called on his employers, PWC, to take decisive action against him, stressing that the incident goes against the ethical and professional standards expected of lawyers and corporate leaders.
Numerous voices on X have urged authorities and relevant institutions to intervene, insisting that domestic violence should not be tolerated under any circumstances. Some have tagged Mabawonku’s employer, PWC, demanding accountability and immediate disciplinary measures.
The incident also drew attention to Mabawonku’s wife, a prominent figure in the tech industry, who previously held the position of lead HR at Paystack. Many sympathized with her, highlighting the courage it must have taken to bring the incident to light despite her standing in the corporate world.
In light of the incident, conversations on X have broadened to include the role of organizations in addressing domestic violence issues among their staff. Critics have stressed that large corporations, especially those in professional services like PWC, must enforce strict policies against employees involved in cases of domestic violence to maintain their ethical standards.
Read some netizens’ reactions to the viral video below;
@megamixer: Anyone who finds themselves in an abusive relationship should realise the need to leave to live. The covenant of life is more important than the covenant of marriage.
In all of these, I am more concerned about those little children who are being damaged by growing up in and witnessing this abuse.
@kingkolawole: This is just sad… they both need help, I hope they’ll get some.
@adeboy: I hope he has been arrested this one na werey oh
@dj_bowkeys: Dear men, learn to walk away.
@1900flour: What kind of Lawyer is this one
@toluene210: The kind of Human resource we have today. How can this animal manage humans or resolve conflicts among workers.
@greathezekiah: I condemn this act but from their conversation I think the lady too has a role she played in getting this matter to that level of anger
At the time of writing, there has been no official statement from Mabawonku or his employers at PWC, and it remains unclear if any legal action is underway. However, calls for justice continue to grow louder, with netizens demanding accountability and swift intervention to protect the rights and safety of the victim and her children.
