In a moving display of compassion and leadership, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has intervened to rescue a 13-year-old expectant mother, whose story has drawn national attention and deep sympathy.
The young girl from a village near Boamang in the Ashanti Region, shared her ordeal on Oyerepa Afutuo, a social intervention programme on Oyerepa TV where the marginalized appeal for support.
Her revelation was heartbreaking: at only 13 years old and in the final weeks of pregnancy, she had been left without a home, medical care or even the basic necessities of life after being rejected by her parents.
According to her account, she became pregnant after being ganged raped by 5 teenagers in her community.
Police have since confirmed that two out of the five suspects have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice.
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For eight months, Nafisatu survived without antenatal care, proper nutrition or a safe place to rest.
Viewers of Oyerepa Afutuo were left in tears and her case underscored the vulnerability of children in rural communities who fall through the cracks of family and institutional support.
When the story reached Dr Kingsley Agyemang, he acted swiftly.
He has arranged for Nafisatu to be admitted to the South Suntreso Hospital in Kumasi until she delivers, pledging to cover all medical expenses.
To restore dignity to the teenager, the MP also personally provided her with essential supplies, including soap, sponge, towels and clothing items she had been living without for months.
In addition, Dr Agyemang has committed to feeding her three times daily for the remainder of her pregnancy and ensuring that her hospital stay is fully supported.
Recognizing the need for long-term solutions, he has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare to provide post-delivery care, counselling and a pathway to either education or vocational training to give Nafisatu and her child a chance at a better future.
Dr Agyemang emphasised that leadership goes beyond politics and policies.
“We must not stand idle while children suffer neglect in such vulnerable circumstances.
"Protecting and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable in our society is our duty as leaders and as human beings,” he said.
Community members, child advocates and viewers of Oyerepa Afutuo have hailed his swift response as a shining example of leadership grounded in empathy.
They also praised the ongoing police efforts to hold the perpetrators accountable, noting that justice and care must go hand in hand.
What began as a story of pain, rejection and despair is now being rewritten into one of hope and compassion.
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