On May 3, a harrowing incident unfolded in North Legon, Accra, where a 16-year-old boy was allegedly subjected to severe assault by his biological father, identified as Eric Mante, aged 60. Police investigations revealed that the suspect reportedly tied his son to a quad motorbike and sped off, dragging the teenager along a tarred road near Adonai Church. The victim sustained multiple injuries during the ordeal, which was only brought to an end when his screams attracted the attention of nearby residents who intervened.

The Accra Regional Police Command swiftly intervened, arresting Eric Mante. During investigations, the suspect admitted to the act, claiming he was driven by anger over his son's behavior. He has since been charged and presented before the court, with investigations and legal proceedings ongoing. The Police Command reiterated its condemnation of all forms of violence against children, urging parents and guardians to employ lawful and non-violent methods of discipline and encouraging the public to report abuse promptly.

Following the incident, the Centre for Legal Aid and Social Protection (CLASP), a project operating under the Office of the Member of Parliament for Madina, Dr. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, promptly stepped in to provide support. CLASP expressed profound concern over the alleged abuse and is actively collaborating with the Ghana Police Service and other relevant institutions to ensure justice is served. Through its lawyers, CLASP is holding a criminal watching brief to safeguard fair, humane, and just treatment for both the suspect and the child victim throughout the judicial process.

CLASP has been instrumental in the victim's recovery and welfare. With the direct support of MP Dr. Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, the Centre facilitated the victim's discharge from the University of Ghana Hospital by settling his medical bills. Furthermore, CLASP has arranged for professional counselors to provide essential psychological and emotional support to the victim and his family during this challenging recovery period. Key officials, including CLASP CEO Belinda Narkey Quaynor, MP Sosu, and officers from the Madina Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), visited the victim at the hospital to assess his condition and assure the family of continued institutional support and protection. CLASP is committed to working with law enforcement, social welfare institutions, and community leaders to protect vulnerable persons and ensure access to justice within Ghana’s legal system.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) also followed up on the case under the directive of Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasizing efforts to safeguard child welfare. Ministry officials visited the boy at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), where medical staff confirmed he was responding positively to treatment, though still experiencing severe pain and deep trauma. The Ministry's team also engaged with officers at the Madina DOVVSU for updates on ongoing investigations and was granted access to the suspect prior to his court appearance.

Preliminary assessments by the MoGCSP suggest that the family may require additional psychosocial and social welfare support interventions. The Ministry pledged continued close collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, health authorities, social welfare officers, and child protection partners to ensure the boy receives comprehensive care, protection, and psychosocial assistance, alongside broader family support. The MoGCSP strongly condemned all forms of violence and abuse against children, advocating for positive, responsible, and non-violent approaches to discipline by parents, guardians, and caregivers, even in moments of frustration. The Ministry commended the swift intervention by the Ghana Police Service, health professionals, and the public in the boy's rescue and treatment.