A 19-year-old mother, Hadiza is in desperate need of help and support as she faces the threat of homelessness for herself and her 5-month-old child.
Hadiza, who comes from a broken home, is currently without any family members who are able to assist her in caring for her child.
Speaking to Nhyira and Luv FM in Kumasi, she revealed that she had previously lived with her aunt. However, her aunt mistreated her, leading her to run away in search of her mother.
“When I got to Ejisu to look for my mother, I did not find her but rather found my aunt who accepted me. My mother returned home drunk and cursed my aunt for taking me in. My mother then put me on the streets to fend for myself where I was raped. “
After being raped, Hadiza was able to find a man who helped her secure a job. She worked at KNUST Junction, where they sold food, and it was there that she met her boyfriend who later abandoned her.
“I stayed with my boyfriend in Ejisu and got eight months pregnant. I complained to him that I couldn’t work in this state but he still forced me to. I caught him cheating on me but when I complained, he beat me up and threw me out of his house.”
With nowhere else to go, she moved to a place where prostitutes lived, but was unable to stay after refusing to engage in the activities they were involved in.
Hadiza also revealed that she has been threatened by her boyfriend’s family and has been warned to stay away from them.
Thankfully, the Ashanti Regional Director of Social Welfare, Patrick Nawal, is providing assistance to Hadiza and her child, helping them access shelter and healthcare. Additionally, there are plans to investigate the allegations made by Hadiza.
“I have spoken to the residential home for children and discussed with them. We spoke to the Safe Child Advocacy and they have agreed to cater for them temporarily. We will write a report to find the father of the baby.”
