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CEHDAR express worry over increasing sexting in Ghana
The President of Centre For Health Development and Research (CEHDAR), Dr Jemima Dennis-Antwi, has expressed worry about the increasing number of children lured into the act of sexting in the country.
According to her, sexting is becoming common in our society, as young girls are engaged in photographic literatures on their phones, by some recalcitrants men to lure them into the act, which may end up jeopardizing their future through sexual abuse.
Speaking in an interview with spectator.com.gh yesterday in Accra, Dr Dennis-Antwi said, parents should be concerned about what their children used their phones for, especially those who allowed their children to go on the internet.
CHEDAR is a non-governmental organisation that promote health system strengthening, and policy advocacy.
Dr Dennis- Antwi added that, sexting makes girls sexually inclined, and urged parents to protect their girls from these recalcitrants, to prevent them from being sexually abused.
She appealed stakeholders, especially religious bodies and educational institutions, to train the youth to have some sort of positive distraction, that allows girls seek for their future, to enable them become better persons whose contributions would impact positively in our society.
Dr Dennis-Antwi called on the government to strengthen institutions such as the Ghana Police Service , the Judiciary, and other relevant institutions with the needed logistics, for them to provide justice for victims of sexual abuse.
She explained that, if the law does not put measures to protect girls whose future could be compromised through sexting, these children would one day become pregnant, and becomes a burden to society.
” When a girl have a baby which is she not ready for, and the baby cannot get the protection he or she needs to able the baby grow into responsible adulthood.It means that we are breeding people who will become a burden to society, and at the same time, the girl may carry a huge physiological burden which affects their social development and health” Dr Dennis-Antwi said.
She added that, when girl are not ready to have babies, it creates danger for them, as some lose their lives through delivery, and others who cannot afford to take care of themselves financially, also get themselves into indecent lifestyles such as prostitution.
“Institutions such as the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit, the Department of Social Welfare, the Legal Aid Scheme, and others, should also be supported to provide justice for sexually abused girls and women,” she said.
Acorsing to her, “If we fail as stakeholders to protect these children, we are undermining the future of these girls who may someday becomes the future leaders of our country.”
“It is also important to say that, children, especially girls need to focus on their future and education, and desist themselves from any behaviors that may jeopardize their vision,” Dr Dennis-Antwi said.
BY BERNARD BENGHAN.
Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.
The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.
Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.
The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..
The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.
Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.
According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.
Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.
She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”
Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.
With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
