A heartbreaking story has emerged of a young homeless first-time voter named Maa Afia, whose father’s impulsive decision to throw her out of their home led her into the dangerous world of prostitution.
Maa Afia shared that her father, who was the only consistent parent in her life, remarried a woman who did not want to share her husband with a stepdaughter.
This hostile environment at home reached a breaking point when her father physically abused her and she reported him to the police, resulting in her being thrown out of the house to fend for herself.
Unable to find a decent job, Maa Afia turned to the streets of Kwame Nkrumah as a source of income through prostitution.
Despite the risks and challenges she faces on the streets, including having her belongings burnt by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and sleeping under footbridges, Maa Afia struggles to make enough money for food and shelter.
The story of Maa Afia sheds light on the plight of other young individuals like Ama, Aisha, Isaac, Wisdom, Kojo, and Yaw, who have also resorted to street hustling to support their families.
The harsh living conditions and lack of opportunities in their communities have driven them to the streets in search of a better life.
These first-time voters have expressed their disillusionment with political parties, who have often made empty promises to them in exchange for their support.
Despite being paid to attend rallies and promised a better future, these young individuals are left disappointed when the promises are not fulfilled.
As the 2024 elections approach, these first-time voters are looking to the government and political parties to address their needs and provide opportunities for a better life.
They believe that only then will they be able to support a party and participate in the democratic process.
