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‘Love, nurture teenage girls unconditionally’
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Chief Superintendent of Prisons (CSP) and Head of Commercial Unit at the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra, Ms Helen Korkor Quarcoo, has asked parents to unconditionally love and nurture their teenage girls in order to have that sense of belonging and make them feel safe at home.
She made the call in an interview at the “Access to Agency: Empowering women through digital inclusion” conference held in Accra recently.
According to the Senior Officer, most teenage pregnancies usually occur due to some emotional challenges which makes the teen girls go out searching for love and affection that is not provided at home.
Sharing more insights, CSP Quarcoo was of the view that teenage pregnancy could be a form of trauma response to emotional starvation which has huge repercussion on the girl child both physically and psychologically.
“Some of these teenage children living in the villages and remote areas who are not loved at home usually get brainwashed by false love from some irresponsible area boys/men who later impregnates them and run away,” she narrated.
CSP Quarcoo said teenage pregnancy was a complex issue associated with various factors including the absence of emotional needs.
Stressing on emotional needs, she indicated that teenage girls may seek love, attention or validation through relationships that may potentially lead to teenage pregnancies.
The Senior Officer further stated that lack of self-worth as a result of no-love shown at home leads to low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness.
She said it could be a contributive factor to promiscuous behaviours resulting in unprotected sex.
Additionally, Mrs Quarcoo underscored that it was important to approach the heart-wrenching issues of teenage pregnancy with empathy and understanding or recognising the unique circumstances and challenges each girl faces.
She called for supportive services, conscious education and dedicated resources to be invested in helping teenage girls navigate through these complex issues.
Moreover, the Chief Superintendent of Prisons noted that empowerment of teenage girls and building their self-esteem is another way of fighting teenage pregnancies.
“Fostering positive self-image, worth and life skills through education, mentorship and community engagement, would positively help work towards achieving a low rate of teenage pregnancies and promote healthier outcomes for teenage girls”, she indicated.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
