Stepson of Deputy Minister arrested over rape of high school junior

A 21-year-old man reported to be the stepson of Deputy Works and Housing Minister, Barbara Ayisi is in the grips of the police for raping a Form 1 student of Ghana National College.

The suspect who is a Form 3 student of the same school is said to be the son of Communications Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), George Ayisi.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the suspect invited the girl to a place out of the school where he forced himself on her.

After finding out about his action, the school authorities lodged a complaint with the police for his arrest.

The report further states that parents of both students were invited to the school for a meeting before the suspect's arrest.

The Domestic Violence Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) has sent the docket to the Attorney General for advice before sending the case to court.

Meanwhile, the victim has been booked for a session with a psychologist.