Media personality Afia Pokuaa has a crucial message for women relying on public transport, as she recounts a distressing incident from her past. In a video, she disclosed an almost assault experience in a Trotro headed to Lapaz from Tema. This incident occurred during her student days when she wrote for the P&P paper, commuting from Tema for news stories.
On the particular day in question, having gathered a story, she opted for public transport to return to the office. Seated beside the conductor (mate), she felt uncomfortable as his elbow repeatedly touched her. Fearful of passengers’ reactions, she hesitated to voice her discomfort. Notably, a fellow passenger was about to disembark, prompting her to lift her arm and discover the shocking reality – it wasn’t the conductor’s elbow but his inappropriate actions.
Afia Pokuaa revealed that the conductor had been rubbing his genitals on her thighs, having ejaculated on her skirt. Reacting courageously, she slapped him. The passengers, upon inquiry, discovered the misconduct and proceeded to beat up the conductor. Despite their urging, Pokuaa, traumatized, decided to alight and leave, unable to continue her journey.
She added that a similar incident occurred a second time. In her advice to women, Afia Pokuaa emphasizes the importance of vigilance and reporting such incidents for the safety of all women using public transport.
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