The hashtag #JusticeForAma continues to be a top trend on social media, especially on X, as Ghanaians on the platform continue to demand justice for the 13-year-old girl who was sexually abused multiple times by a relative for over two years.
The 13-year-old girl’s harrowing story was first brought to X by a user by the name of Sydney (@niidosu) and dominated the space for days, with some Ghanaian celebrities and influencers joining the cry for justice for the girl, pseudonym Ama.
According to the girl’s teacher, Sydney (@niidosu), whose identity is being withheld because she is a minor, he suspected the girl’s strange behaviour and spoke to her to find out what was wrong.
According to the story, little Ama said nothing, but instead handed her teacher a piece of paper that read, “I have a sexually transmitted disease and I am suffering. I wish I was a boy.”
The teacher then took up the issue and reported the man to the police, resulting in the arrest of a 29-year-old man who had allegedly molested the girl for over two years.
However, Ama and her abuser’s guardians were successful in securing bail for the abuser. X-user reports that the young Ama was accused by the woman of seducing her abuser.
The case is being investigated by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service but there are concerns that the woman in question is influencing the investigation process and slowing down progress in the case.
Following the publicity of the matter on X, some Ghanaians on the platform have demanded that the Ghana Police Service treat the matter with the seriousness and urgency it deserves and ensure justice for the victim.
Check out some of the posts below
Little Ama, you may not have anyone in this world, but I have you. I don’t know you anywhere, but you don’t have to grow up knowing that your abuser lived with impunity. #JusticeForAma pic.twitter.com/Bi5KKVbL77
— Sydney NOT Sydney (@niidosu) July 26, 2024
A 13-year-old girl was sexually abused by a 29-year-old relative over a two-year period and contracted a sexually transmitted disease. #JusticeForAma https://t.co/YtCQU4Rhwh
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) July 27, 2024
As the weekend approaches, don’t forget Ama. Remember her. Think of her, keep her in your heart. Remember her words about wanting to be a boy, and let those words fuel your quest to lead that foolish 29-year-old man down the path of righteousness. Remember her name. #JusticeForAma.
— Sydney NOT Sydney (@niidosu) July 26, 2024
Is it possible for a 13-year-old girl to seduce a 29-year-old man and then tell him he’s a bad kid? translation:.What you need #JusticeForAma Right now. 🤦♀️
— IAMMELMAK (@iamMELMAK) July 27, 2024
Seeing things like this drives me crazy…it’s so nonsense I’m grateful to the teacher for all he did for him Thank you, Nii #JusticeForAma https://t.co/000fBICqF6
— Appiah Shadrack (@YawSanogo) July 28, 2024
I want #JusticeForAma Her abuser should not receive anything less than the maximum sentence.
— Smalley Way Day Mighty (@BritzGBL) July 26, 2024
#JusticeForAma This idiot shouldn’t breathe the same air as us. https://t.co/eu58Ut1nR1
— Smalley Way Day Mighty (@BritzGBL) July 26, 2024
Did Ama receive any treatment for this infection?#JusticeForAma https://t.co/EM4JIUtLkL
— Smalley Way Day Mighty (@BritzGBL) July 26, 2024
#JusticeForAma💔translation: https://t.co/X6QpjbDKgY
— Queku Chucklez 🇬🇭 (@QuekuChucklez) July 26, 2024
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