The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has strongly condemned the assault of a woman seen in a viral social media video in which a man, reported to be her husband and landlord, is captured violently attacking her.
In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit, MoGCSP described the act as “barbaric” and an infringement on the rights and dignity of the victim. The Ministry stressed that no individual has the right to subject another person to abuse under any circumstances, adding that the incident is punishable by law.
The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection has, according to the statement, contacted the Ghana Police Service to ensure a thorough investigation and the swift delivery of justice. The Ministry further called on eyewitnesses with relevant information to assist law enforcement agencies to facilitate the investigation.
MoGCSP noted that domestic and sexual violence remain pressing national concerns and urged the public to report such incidents promptly. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders to ensure that perpetrators of domestic violence face the full rigour of the law.
The public is also being reminded to stay vigilant and report all forms of abuse through the Domestic Violence Call Centre on 0800-111-222 or the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope on 0800-800-800 / 0800-900-900, or to report to the nearest police station.
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