Senior broadcast journalist Abena Opokua Ahwenee has voiced strong criticism regarding the Ghana Police Service’s handling of an alleged incest and defilement case involving a police officer and his teenage daughter, questioning both investigative delays and the public disclosure of the minor’s identity. The concerns arise following a press release on May 9, 2026, by the Ashanti North Regional Police Command concerning allegations against Inspector Desmond Owusu Afriyie, stationed at Mampongten.
The press release, signed by ASP Emmanuel Agbodzi, confirmed that the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) at Agona District is actively investigating the case. The complaint was lodged on November 4, 2025, by Charlotte Samaa of Koforidua on behalf of her daughter, identified in the release as 14-year-old Cecilia Owusu Afriyie, who alleges sexual abuse by her biological father.
According to police statements, the victim was referred for medical examination to support the ongoing investigation. Inspector Owusu Afriyie reportedly reported himself to Agona DOVVSU on February 20, 2026, where he was arrested and cautioned. He has denied the allegations and was subsequently granted enquiry bail pending further investigations.
The police have also confirmed that Inspector Owusu Afriyie has been interdicted to facilitate the investigation. However, journalist Abena Opokua Ahwenee argues that the public disclosure of the minor’s full identity in the police statement constitutes a serious breach of child protection standards.
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