Accra, Ghana, October 16, 2026: Four girls receiving protective care at a safe shelter are attending school and receiving psychosocial support following a reported case of alleged sexual abuse by their father, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has said.
The Ministry recently checked on the girls’ welfare through a visit led by the Director of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, Madam Malonin Asibi, and other staff, on behalf of the sector minister, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
The visit was intended to assess how the girls were coping and progressing since they were placed under protective care.
According to the Ministry, caregivers at the shelter have observed improvements in the girls’ emotional wellbeing, with some of the trauma symptoms they initially experienced gradually reducing. The girls are also receiving psychosocial support to help them rebuild their confidence and adjust to their environment.
The Ministry did not disclose the girls’ ages, the location of the shelter or further details of the allegations.
Reunification depends on the necessary safeguards
During the visit, the Director of the Domestic Violence Secretariat conveyed the Minister’s appreciation to the caregivers for supporting the girls and commended the shelter for its work with them and other children in its care.
A donation was also presented on behalf of the Minister to support the girls’ upkeep.
The Director expressed appreciation to the Judiciary and the Ghana Police Service for their roles in the case. She also appealed for the case to be expedited to facilitate the girls’ eventual reunification with their mother, subject to the necessary processes and assessments.
She further recommended counselling for the mother to support the family’s ongoing engagement and the children’s wellbeing.
The Ministry’s statement did not provide details about the stage of the judicial process or indicate whether a reunification assessment had been completed.
Protecting children requires continued support
The girls reportedly expressed appreciation for the Minister’s concern and support and said they felt safe and comfortable at the shelter.
Their progress, as described by the Ministry and caregivers, is encouraging. However, children recovering from alleged sexual abuse may require continued psychosocial care, stable living arrangements and appropriate safeguards as decisions about their future are made.
Any reunification process must prioritise the children’s safety and best interests, with the relevant professionals assessing their circumstances and needs.
The Ministry’s visit highlights the importance of continued support for children receiving protective care. Further information on the case’s progress and the support available to the girls and their mother would help clarify the next steps while respecting the family’s privacy.
Source: Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.
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