The teacher who discovered the abuse called the police, who arrested the 29-year-old. During questioning, he confessed to the crime. However, the case was further complicated when Ama and the woman who lived with the abuser granted him bail. Since then, efforts to obstruct the pursuit of justice have continued.
according to Nearby Sources pulseThe alleged abuser reportedly prescribed the girl birth control pills such as Postinor II and Lydia.
The woman accused Amah of being a “bad girl” and seducing men. The case has been reported to the Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), but there are concerns about the integrity of the investigation.
Sydney On X said women appear to be exerting influence and that the female officers working on the case have not been as diligent in their investigations as might be expected.
They tried to bribe Ama’s teacher to drop the case, but she refused. Threats followed and Ama has not returned to class. Disturbingly, she is still living with the woman and her abuser.
Outraged citizens are calling for justice and protection for Ama.
The case raised concerns about the prevalence of child abuse in Ghana and the need for more support and protection for victims.
Actress Lydia Forson, who is known for her strong opinions, has spoken out about the matter.
“This country has a pedophilia problem!”
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Indecency in Ghana carries a minimum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment and a maximum sentence of 25 years. Indecency is defined as having natural or unnatural carnal intercourse with a child under the age of 16.