Gender Ministry condemns death of five-year-old allegedly assaulted during parents’ dispute

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has condemned the death of a five-year-old pupil of Mim M/A Basic School in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region, following an alleged assault during a disagreement between her parents. The Ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, said it received news of the child’s death with shock and sorrow. According to reports cited by the Ministry, the disagreement between the parents escalated into violence, during which the child was allegedly assaulted and fell heavily to the ground. She died shortly afterwards, despite efforts to seek medical attention. “No child should lose their life in a place they ought to be safe,” the Ministry said as it extended condolences to the bereaved family, the school community and residents of Mim.