13-year-old girl allegedly gang-defiled by over 20 men in Madina
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) are demanding immediate action following a deeply disturbing case of alleged gang-defilement involving a 13-year-old girl from Madina, Accra. The young victim, a pupil of Madina No. 3 School, was reportedly assaulted by over 20 men, including teenagers, with the horrific acts commencing in February 2025. The ordeal has left her pregnant and emotionally shattered.
A statement from HRRG, copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, reveals the girl’s courageous account.
She disclosed that the main suspect, 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame, who resides close to her home, allegedly lured her with false promises before forcing her into the horrific acts. Kwame is further accused of coordinating the attacks with several accomplices, some believed to be his friends, who participated in multiple assaults.
The statement indicates that the girl was severely threatened to remain silent, which significantly hampered her ability to seek help.
The case is now with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Madina. While authorities have reportedly made some arrests, HRRG and JRF express grave concern that key suspects, including Clement Kwame, remain at large.
The organisations are appealing to the authorities to expedite investigations and treat the victim with utmost compassion.
Their demands include: the immediate arrest of Clement Kwame and all other suspects involved; the prosecution of all offenders to the fullest extent of the law; and the provision of full medical, psychological, and social support for the victim, addressing both her trauma and ongoing pregnancy.
“We will not rest until justice is served,” declared representatives of HRRG and JRF. They underscored a fundamental principle: “Every child has the right to safety, and perpetrators must be held accountable.”
This harrowing case starkly highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for children against sexual violence in Ghana.
HRRG and JRF are urging all stakeholders – government, civil society, and the public – to intensify efforts, rigorously enforce existing laws, and actively foster an environment where children can grow up without fear.
