Two human rights organisations, Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and Justice Revived Foundation (JRF), have expressed outrage over the gang-defilement of a 13-year-old girl in Madina, Accra, demanding swift justice for the victim and accountability for all perpetrators involved.
Ama, a class three pupil of Madina No. 3 School, was allegedly sexually abused by over 20 men and boys beginning in February 2025. The abuse, which continued over several months, has left the young girl traumatised and three months pregnant.
According to Ama’s testimony, the main perpetrator, 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame, lured her under false pretences and subjected her to repeated sexual assault. Kwame, who lives near Hannah School and close to Ama’s residence, reportedly led a group of men including individuals identified only as Nico, Kassim, Englishman, Oluu, Taller, Uncle Kwasi, Uncle Kojo, Sweet Pola, D-Black, Ensor, Paa Kwesi, Thomas, Kwabena, Agya, and Kwaku.
“These perpetrators, some of whom are friends and colleagues of Clement Kwame, defiled Ama on multiple occasions, often without protection and in a group setting,” the two organisations said in a joint statement.
HRRG and JRF say the abuse was sustained by threats from the ringleader, who warned Ama not to report the ordeal to her family or the authorities. A complaint has since been filed with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) at Madina, and some suspects have reportedly been arrested.
However, the two groups are concerned that Kwame and other suspects are still on the run. They are calling on the Inspector General of Police and DOVVSU to intensify their efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice.
The statement listed key demands including the expedited arrest of the remaining suspects, full prosecution under the law, and medical, psychological and social support for Ama.
“We stand in unwavering solidarity with Ama and her family as they seek justice,” the statement read. “No child should endure such unimaginable violence, and no perpetrator should escape accountability.”
HRRG and JRF also urged the public and all civil society organisations to join their call for justice.
Read full statement below:
The Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) are deeply horrified and outraged by the heinous gang-defilement of Ama, a 13-year-old class 3 pupil of Madina No. 3 School, by over 20 men, including boys, in Madina, Accra.
This atrocious crime, which began in February 2025, has left Ama, a vulnerable teenager, three months pregnant and traumatized.
We stand in unwavering solidarity with Ama and her family as they seek justice.
According to Ama’s courageous testimony, the chief perpetrator, 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame, lured her under false pretenses and forcibly subjected her to sexual assault.
Clement Kwame, who resides near Hannah School in close proximity to Ama’s home, orchestrated this horrific crime alongside a group of accomplices, including individuals identified as Nico, Kassim, Englishman, Oluu, Taller, Uncle Kwasi, Uncle Kojo, Sweet Pola, D-Black, Ensor, Paa Kwesi, Thomas, Kwabena, Agya, and Kwaku, among others.
These perpetrators, some of whom are reportedly friends and colleagues of Clement Kwame, defiled Ama on multiple occasions, often without protection and in a group setting.
The chief perpetrator further compounded Ama’s suffering by threatening her life to silence her, preventing her from reporting the abuse and unlawful acts to her family or authorities.
The case has been lodged with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), Madina branch, and we commend the police for arresting some of the perpetrators. However, we are gravely concerned that Clement Kwame and several others remain at large. We urgently call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and DOVVSU, Madina, to:
1. Expedite investigations with the utmost diligence and sensitivity, ensuring Ama and her family are treated with respect and compassion.
2. Intensify efforts to apprehend Clement Kwame and all remaining perpetrators involved in this despicable crime.
3. Ensure all offenders are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, delivering justice for Ama and sending a clear message that such atrocities will not be tolerated.
4. Provide Ama with comprehensive medical, psychological, and social support to address her physical and emotional trauma, including her ongoing pregnancy.
HRRG and JRF are united in our commitment to ensuring justice for Ama.
We are working tirelessly to support her family, advocate for her rights, and amplify her voice. No child should endure such unimaginable violence, and no perpetrator should escape accountability. Every child’s welfare must be treated as paramount as the law requires.
We call on the Ghanaian authorities, civil society organizations, and the public to join us in condemning this inhumane and criminal act and demanding swift justice.
We further urge the government and relevant stakeholders to strengthen measures to protect vulnerable children, particularly girls, from sexual violence and exploitation.
This includes robust enforcement of existing laws, public awareness campaigns, and accessible support systems for survivors of sexual abuse.
Ama’s story is a painful reminder of the urgent need to address sexual and gender-based violence in our communities.
HRRG and JRF will not rest until justice is served for Ama and every child in Ghana lives in a safe environment free from fear and violence.
For further inquiries, contact:
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (0243676813) Justice Revived Foundation (0542082851)
Together, we stand for justice, dignity, and the protection of human rights.
Cc: The Inspector General of Police, Ghana Police Service
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
The Office of the Attorney General
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
The Ghana Bar Association
All Civil Society Organizations
