Former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Rachel Nana Adwoa Appoh, has lauded the Ghana Police Service for its prompt action in arresting a man caught in a viral video assaulting a woman, believed to be his wife, at Ofankor in Accra.
The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, was apprehended by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Monday, November 17, 2025, following public outrage over the incident.
Ms Appoh described the arrest as a clear sign of the Police Service’s growing commitment to combating domestic violence and protecting vulnerable individuals. She called for the speedy prosecution of the suspect to ensure justice for the victim, who is currently under protection.
“Domestic violence remains a serious crime, and timely judicial action is crucial to restoring public confidence,” she stated, urging the courts to impose stricter penalties on perpetrators to deter future offenses.
Reaffirming her dedication to advocating for vulnerable groups, the former minister encouraged the public to report all forms of abuse to the appropriate authorities for prompt action.
Read the statement below:
For Immediate Release
19TH NOVEMBER , 2025
HONOURABLE RACHEL APPOH COMMENDS POLICE FOR SWIFT ARREST IN OFANKOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE
The Office of the Former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Honourable Rachel Nana Adwoa Appoh, has taken note of the disturbing viral video capturing one John Odartey Lamptey physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra.
We commend the Ghana Police Service-particularly the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for the swift and decisive action taken to arrest the suspect on Monday, November 17, 2025.
The prompt response demonstrates the Service’s increasing commitment to combating domestic violence and protecting vulnerable individuals in our communities.
The Office calls for the swift prosecution of the suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, in accordance with the laws of Ghana.
Domestic violence is a serious crime, and justice must be delivered without delay to restore public confidence and ensure the dignity and safety of the victim, who is currently under protection.
We also urge the judiciary to consider stiffer punishments for perpetrators of domestic violence. Such sentences will serve as a strong deterrent to others who may contemplate similar acts of abuse.
Violence against women and children remains a grave threat to the country’s social fabric and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
Honourable. Rachel Nana Adwoa Appoh reaffirms her unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights, safety, and well-being of women, children, and all vulnerable persons in the society.
I urge the public to continue speaking out and report cases of abuse to the appropriate authorities for the necessary action.
END
Thank you.
Signed
HONOURABLE RACHEL NANA ADOWA APPOH
Former Member Of Parliament For Gomoa Central Constituency & Minister For Children, Gender And Social Protection.
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