- A three-year-old girl has sustained severe burns in Winneba after her stepmother allegedly poured hot water on her private parts.
- The child had been sent from Swedru to spend vacation with her father.
- The abuse was discovered when the mother arrived to collect her daughter after an unexplained delay.
- Medical staff at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba confirmed the injuries are extensive and require specialised care.
- Child rights organisation Challenging Heights has pledged financial support and is demanding immediate arrests.
- The accused stepmother, identified as Akaima, is a Liberian national.
- The case has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for stronger child protection enforcement.
A disturbing case of alleged child abuse has emerged from Winneba, where a three-year-old girl is battling serious injuries after her stepmother reportedly scalded her with hot water as punishment for bedwetting.
The child, who had been sent from Swedru to spend the vacation with her father, was found with burns on her private parts when her mother arrived to collect her. The father had failed to return the child on time, prompting the mother’s visit—only to uncover the shocking condition her daughter was in.
Medical professionals at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba have confirmed that the burns are extensive and will require complex procedures. The child is currently receiving treatment.
The alleged perpetrator, identified only as Akaima, a Liberian national, is said to have committed the act while the father was present. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation, with child protection group Challenging Heights stepping in to support the victim’s medical care.
The organisation has also called for swift action from the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), demanding the arrest of both the stepmother and the father for their roles in the abuse.
This case adds to a growing list of child protection failures in Ghana, where domestic abuse against minors often goes unreported or unresolved. Advocates are now urging authorities to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and ensure justice is served swiftly.
