A Ghanaian woman has accused her husband, a Police Inspector, of repeatedly sexually abusing their teenage daughter. She alleges the abuse led to a pregnancy which the inspector forced the girl to terminate. The wife made these serious claims in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem.
The mother stated that the abuse began when the victim was around 10 to 11 years old. The now 15-year-old girl is also reportedly suffering severe emotional trauma from the ordeal. Her mother reported the matter to the police in Agona, where the inspector is based. However, she claims the police took months to act. She described repeated follow-ups with the police yielding no concrete results.
This case highlights significant concerns regarding domestic abuse and the handling of such sensitive cases within law enforcement. Ghana has laws like the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732) which aim to protect victims. However, reports of alleged inaction by authorities can erode public trust and leave victims vulnerable. The economic costs of such trauma manifest in lost productivity and increased healthcare needs for victims.
Speaking to Adom FM, the wife expressed frustration over the police’s handling of her complaints. She said, "We reported the matter to the police, but nothing was done for months." She further alleged that the case was not properly handled at the local Agona police station. The matter was later transferred to Koforidua, where the victim's emotional distress continued.
The implications of these allegations are significant. They raise questions about accountability within the Ghana Police Service. The victim's reported diagnosis of HIV following medical tests conducted in Koforidua and Accra adds another layer of tragedy. The wife confirmed, "All the tests confirmed she has HIV." A petition was sent to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in January.
The accused inspector was reportedly invited for questioning in Accra but denied all allegations. The mother stated, "The officer was invited for interrogation, but he denied everything." Despite these denials, the wife insists that no decisive action has been taken, declaring, "We have done all we can, but justice is still not served." The ongoing investigation by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) and national security agencies will be crucial. Public attention will remain focused on ensuring a thorough investigation and appropriate justice for the victim.