By Ghanaian celebrities, led by renowned rapper Sarkodie (Michael Owusu Addo), are demanding the arrest of a man who publicly admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The confession, made during a radio program on Sompa FM, has ignited widespread outrage and calls for legal action.
The man in question claimed to have engaged in a sexual relationship with the minor from her primary school years through high school. He framed his confession as a cautionary tale about karma, revealing that a teacher is now making similar advances towards his own daughter.
Sarkodie, along with actress Lydia Forson and other public figures, expressed their dismay at the man’s admission. Forson took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to voice her concerns, highlighting the tendency to deflect blame onto victims in such cases. Sarkodie reshared Forson’s post, adding, “I sense no hate here he should not be walking around freely.”
The incident has brought attention to Ghana’s laws regarding child abuse. Section 101 of the Criminal Code Act 29, 1960 stipulates that sexual relations with a child under 16, regardless of consent, is punishable by 7 to 25 years imprisonment.
This case has sparked a broader discussion about child protection in Ghana and the role of public figures in advocating for justice. It also raises questions about the handling of such confessions by media outlets and the responsibility of authorities to act on publicly disclosed information about criminal acts.
As the story continues to unfold, it highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing child sexual abuse and the importance of swift action in response to such admissions.
