Heartbroken mother seeks public help amidst justice struggle for allegedly gang-defiled 13-year-old girl in Madina

The heartbreaking story of Ama, a 13-year-old student in her third year at Madina No. 3 School, who was reportedly gang-raped by more than twenty men, has shocked the nation.

As the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) persist tirelessly in their pursuit of justice for Ama, her mother, Stella Tetteh, has made a desperate plea for public assistance to support her struggling family.

Investigations by HRRG and JRF reveal that Ama’s ordeal began in February 2025, leaving her three months pregnant and profoundly traumatized.

The primary accused, 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame, along with a group of accomplices, allegedly subjected Ama to repeated sexual assaults often in group settings and without protection.

The case was officially reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Madina on July 13, 2025. However, concerns have been raised over how the investigation is being handled.

Reports suggest that Clement Kwame was briefly detained, paid an undisclosed sum, and then released without further prosecution.

Stella Tetteh, a 41-year-old unemployed mother of four, is struggling desperately to provide for her family under dire circumstances.

Her husband, Eric Jonas Ntepreko, Ama’s stepfather, is currently detained on charges of child neglect, pending further investigations, which has further strained the family both financially and emotionally.

“We find it hard to even get a meal each day,” Stella tearfully told HRRG and JRF. “I am begging Ghanaians to help us survive this nightmare and to care for my children.”

Adding to her anguish, Ama’s current whereabouts remain unknown to her mother.

Sources indicate that Ama was placed in a shelter, reportedly through the intervention of Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, with assistance from the police yet without informing Stella or her family.

Stella’s efforts to contact the MP for information about her daughter’s location have gone unanswered, leaving her distraught and fearful for her child’s safety.

HRRG and JRF have expressed deep concern over this lack of transparency and communication with Ama’s family, questioning the circumstances surrounding her placement.

On July 14, 2025, Hon. Sosu addressed the Speaker of Parliament to clarify what he described as misleading media reports about Ama’s case.

He stated that, according to police information, Ama is 14 years old, pregnant, and that she had sexual encounters with 18 men, not all at the same time.

He mentioned that two suspects have been detained and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend others.

Hon. Sosu also pledged to provide legal support through his firm, F-X Law and Associates, and to coordinate with the Medical Director of Pantang Hospital to ensure Ama receives urgent medical and psychological care.

He reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for stronger child-protection laws and supporting Ama’s family with medical treatment, counselling, and legal aid.

However, HRRG and JRF have expressed frustration with Hon. Sosu’s statement, noting that it failed to acknowledge their pivotal role in uncovering and exposing the crime.

They also raised concerns about discrepancies in his account, such as Ama’s age and details of the assault discrepancies they believe rely solely on police reports without independent verification.

The organizations insist that their investigations, which are based on Ama’s testimony, confirm that she is 13 years old and was gang-raped multiple times by over twenty men in group settings, often without protection and led by Clement Kwame.

HRRG and JRF are calling on authorities to take immediate action, including:

1. Swift & Transparent Investigations: Accelerate the arrest and prosecution of all involved, especially Clement Kwame, to ensure justice for Ama.
2. Comprehensive Support for Ama: Provide her with medical treatment, psychological counselling, and social support to address her trauma and pregnancy.
3. Family Reunification & Communication: Clarify Ama’s whereabouts and involve her mother in decisions regarding her care.
4. Public Support for the Family: Mobilize Ghanaians to contribute resources to help Stella Tetteh feed and care for her children.

The organizations strongly appeal to the public, NGOs, and philanthropists for aid. Donations of food, clothing, and financial support can be coordinated through HRRG and JRF to directly assist Stella and her children.

Ama’s story highlights the pressing need to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Ghana.

HRRG and JRF remain committed to securing justice for Ama and advocating for systemic reforms to protect vulnerable children.

They urge Ghanaians to stand in solidarity with Ama’s family, condemn this heinous crime, and support their fight for survival and justice.

For those willing to contribute, please contact HRRG or JRF through their official channels:

Contact Information:

• Human Rights Reporters Ghana: (024 367 6813)
• Justice Revived Foundation: (054 208 2851)

Together, we can help Ama’s family rebuild their lives and ensure that no child suffers such unimaginable trauma again.

 

 

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