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Gender Ministry commends Police for Swift action, condems abuse of 12-year-old boy
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has commended the Ghana Police
Service for their swift intervention and the prompt arrest of individuals involved in the abuse of a 12-year-old boy in New Ankasa, Western Region
The Ministry has strongly condemned the inhumane and degrading treatment captured in a disturbing viral video circulating on social media.
The footage shows a young boy with his hands tied with anylon rope, being subjected to severe physical assault by two adults.
The Ministry noted that such barbaric and degrading acts of violence against children constitute gross violations of their rights and dignity.
“They have no place in our society and are in direct contravention of the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), which mandates the Government and all stakeholders to safeguard the survival, protection, and development of every child in Ghana:
The Ministry is relieved to learn that the victim has reccived medical attention and has been
reunited with his father,” they added.
The Ministry pledged to follow up on the case and collaborate with law enforcement, social welfare agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure the child receives the necessary psychosocial support and protection.
In addition, the Ministry stressed that it remained committed to advocating for the rights of all children and ensuring that perpetrators of child abuse are brought to justice.
According to them, public awareness efforts will also be intensified through the Ghanaians Against Child Abuse (GACA) campaign to promote the protection and well-being of every child in Ghana.
We urge the public to be vigilant and report all cases of abuse, violence, or neglect against children
to the appropriatc authoritics. Every child descryes to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, frcc from fcar and harm.
“The public is encouraged to report cases of child abuse and related concerns,” they added.
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
