Ghanaian broadcaster MzGee has publicly called out the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, over what she describes as the Ministry’s “invisible and reactionary” approach to cases of child abuse in the country.
Her remarks come amid the ongoing public uproar over the #JusticeForRansford campaign, the call for justice following the alleged sexual abuse and death of 16-year-old footballer Ransford Owusu Ansah.
On her Gee O’clock show, MzGee said she was disappointed by the ministry’s silence and slow communication with the public, especially in moments of national concern.
“This current Gender Minister — I am not a big fan,” she stated bluntly. “Maybe she’s doing a lot behind the scenes, but we are not hearing about it. We are not seeing it. We want to know what the Ministry is doing.”
MzGee argued that the Ministry’s mandate demands visible leadership and constant engagement with citizens — particularly in cases involving children.
“If you are not in the business of giving us feedback day to day, then, Gender Minister, it is making you unpopular,” she cautioned. “Give us updates on what you’re doing so we can say, ‘Yes, our Ministry is taking charge.”
Her comments were triggered by the public outrage over reports that the accused coach, Ibrahim Anyass, was still coaching minors despite allegations of abuse.
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MzGee said this was unacceptable, adding that the Gender Ministry should have intervened much earlier.
“Was the Gender Minister aware that this young boy had died? Do we always have to drag issues to your doorstep before you act? What is the mandate of the Gender Ministry if not this?”
The broadcaster’s critique has since resonated widely on social media, with many users echoing her frustration.
MzGee’s comments reflect a growing public demand for stronger institutional accountability, transparency, and protection mechanisms for children.
Ghana’s laws criminalise sexual abuse of minors, but activists argue that enforcement remains weak and inconsistent.
“We are all sowing seeds,” she said. “We might not reap them, but our children will. If we sit and watch others’ children be abused and killed, their blood is on our hands.”
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