MINISTER VISITS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM, ASSURES FULL SUPPORT

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited the woman who was physically assaulted by her estranged husband in a viral video.

During the visit, the Minister assured her of the Ministry’s full support, including psychosocial assistance, legal guidance, and welfare interventions to ensure her safety and well-being.

The suspect has since been remanded into police custody alongside two of his siblings by an Accra Magistrate Court as investigations continue.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to supporting survivors of abuse and working with stakeholders to curb domestic violence across the country.

The Ministry urges the public to always remain vigilant and report all suspected cases of any form of abuse through the Domestic Violence Call Centre on 0800-111-222/055 175 75 75(WhatsApp) or the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope call centre on 0800-800-800 /0800-900-900 or the nearest police station.

Source: MoGCSP