A former legislator has called upon Ghana's first lady to ensure authorities prosecute a man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in the Upper East Region.
Dr Freda Prempeh, who previously served in parliament and founded the Ultimate Women Foundation, expressed alarm over allegations that 47-year-old Sulley Fongo attacked sisters ages five and seven in Bawku. The former minister told reporters during an interview in Duayaw-Nkwanta that Lordina Mahama should use her influence to guarantee justice for the children and their relatives. Prempeh stated the case left her shocked and dismayed, particularly given what she described as an insufficient response from security officials. She urged multiple organizations to become involved, naming women's coalitions, child protection groups, the Department of Social Welfare, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, and the Gender Ministry.
The former government official argued that ongoing tensions surrounding the Bawku chieftaincy dispute should not provide cover for crimes against minors. Her foundation works to safeguard vulnerable females and help them recognize their potential for contributing to society. Prempeh characterized sexual abuse of children as among the most severe violations affecting their development.
Dr Freda Prempeh, who previously served in parliament and founded the Ultimate Women Foundation, expressed alarm over allegations that 47-year-old Sulley Fongo attacked sisters ages five and seven in Bawku. The former minister told reporters during an interview in Duayaw-Nkwanta that Lordina Mahama should use her influence to guarantee justice for the children and their relatives. Prempeh stated the case left her shocked and dismayed, particularly given what she described as an insufficient response from security officials. She urged multiple organizations to become involved, naming women's coalitions, child protection groups, the Department of Social Welfare, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, and the Gender Ministry.
The former government official argued that ongoing tensions surrounding the Bawku chieftaincy dispute should not provide cover for crimes against minors. Her foundation works to safeguard vulnerable females and help them recognize their potential for contributing to society. Prempeh characterized sexual abuse of children as among the most severe violations affecting their development.
