Gender Ministry Updates Public on Viral Child Abuse Video; Suspects Charged

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has issued an official update on a disturbing video circulating on social media that shows the physical abuse of a young girl by a group of women.
In a statement dated January 4, 2026, the Ministry disclosed that it has been duly informed that the case was investigated by the Labadi Police on December 31, 2025. Following the investigation, the suspects involved were arrested and charged and are expected to be arraigned before court within the week.
The Ministry further indicated that the Accra Regional Office of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has been tasked to supervise the case to ensure that due process is strictly followed.
MoGCSP strongly condemned the act, reiterating that no circumstance justifies the physical or emotional abuse of a child. According to the Ministry, such actions constitute a serious breach of Ghana’s laws, including the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), and the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).
Emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy on child abuse and all forms of violence, the Ministry warned that anyone found guilty of harming a child will face the full rigours of the law. “Such acts will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” the statement stressed.
The Ministry also called on families, communities, and the general public to remain vigilant and actively committed to protecting the rights and welfare of children, noting that safeguarding every child is a collective responsibility.
Members of the public were encouraged 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.
The statement was issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.