A fetish priest, identified as “Okomfour Man” is being accused of defiling a 14-year-old at Nsuta Birem in the Ashanti region.
The incident is reported to have been uncovered in July 2024 after the priest gagged the survivor of the unfortunate happening from speaking up, warning her she could die if anyone heard about it.
Even though medical reports confirmed penetration and minor damages to the minor’s sex organ, no major legal action has been taken against the perpetrator.
The girl who is traumatized by the incident recounted her ordeal.
“After sleeping me, he warned me that if I told anyone, I would die. I, therefore, kept it a secret until I fell sick continuously,” she said.
The 14-year-old has been battling bleeding complications, although she has not started menstruating.
The frequent health challenge has cumbered her mother, who is her sole caretaker, with financial burdens.
As the physical and emotional pain lingers, Atta Konada, mother of the girl, sought help from Nhyira FM’s Ewiase Mu Nsem Programme for redress.
“He used to be at peace with us and often gave my daughter money before he did this evil against me. My daughter has been hospitalised and operated on twice. Doctors say blood clots in her abdomen. She must go through an operation again, and where am I going to get the money from?” said Madam Ataa.
Host of the programme, Munukumba Appiah Kubi, who was hearing the case was dumbfounded by the priest’s porous attitude and unwillingness to speak on the issue.
The team of Ewiase Mu Nsem Programme has commenced an investigation into the matter, calling on legal practitioners to help seek justice for the lanky adolescent.