The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has condemned a disturbing video circulating on social media showing the physical abuse of a young girl and confirmed that police investigations into the incident have been concluded.
In a statement issued on Sunday, January 4, the Ministry said it had been officially informed that the Labadi Police investigated the case on December 31, 2025, resulting in the arrest and charging of the suspects involved.
The Ministry said the suspects are expected to be arraigned in court within the week. It added that the Accra Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has been directed to monitor the case to ensure due process is followed.
The Ministry strongly denounced the act captured in the video, reiterating that violence against children is unacceptable under any circumstance.
“MoGCSP condemns all forms of violence against children and strongly reiterates that no circumstance justifies the physical or emotional abuse of a child,” the statement said.
It noted that such acts constitute serious criminal offences under Ghanaian law, citing violations of the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), and the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance, the Ministry warned that perpetrators of child abuse will face the full rigours of the law.
“The Ministry maintains a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse and all forms of violence. Anyone found guilty of harming a child will face the full force of the law,” it stated.
The Ministry also called on families, communities, and the general public to play an active role in protecting children, stressing that safeguarding their rights and welfare is a shared responsibility.
It further encouraged the public to report suspected cases of abuse through the Domestic Violence Call Centre on 0800-111-222, the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope on 0800-800-800 or 0800-900-900, or at the nearest police station.
