By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu
A fresh controversy is brewing in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, where women leaders under the Ewheya (Women Council) have introduced penalties for what they term “indecent dressing” and “immoral conduct” among married women.
Under the new rules, housewives found wearing transparent or excessively tight outfits in public face fines of between ₦25,000 and ₦50,000. Offenders are also required to provide drinks to the Ewheya as part of restitution.
The sanctions extend beyond dress codes. Married women accused of engaging in “flirtatious public behaviour” such as indiscreet handshakes with men could pay up to ₦200,000, while cases of alleged marital deception—including misrepresenting the paternity of children—carry fines of ₦250,000.
According to the Ewheya, the campaign aims to restore cultural discipline, safeguard family values, and uphold the dignity of women within the kingdom.
But the directive has sparked mixed reactions among residents, with some community members praising the effort to revive tradition, while others question whether the measures infringe on women’s personal freedoms.
Traditional rulers, youth leaders, and religious groups are expected to weigh in as the moral code takes root across Ughievwen Kingdom.