Family suspects missing girl sold by Kasoa orphanage

An angry family from Ekwamasi in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region is demanding answers over the disappearance of their six-year-old daughter from a Kasoa-based orphanage, amid suspicions she may have been sold or secretly adopted.

The child had been placed at the Village of Hope Orphanage in Kasoa following a 2020 court order after a traumatic incident at birth. According to the family, the girl’s mother, who was reportedly mentally unstable at the time, attempted to bury her alive shortly after delivery. The child was rescued, treated at a hospital, and subsequently handed over to the orphanage with court approval.

Her father, Yaw Asante, says he maintained regular contact with his daughter, visiting her monthly until early 2026, when he was abruptly denied access by the orphanage.

Speaking to Channel 247 News, Mr Asante said all attempts to see his daughter over the past four months have been unsuccessful, raising concerns about her whereabouts.

“I have gone there several times, but they keep refusing me access. Now they cannot even tell me where my daughter is,” he alleged.

The matter was first reported to the Ajumako Police, whose preliminary investigations, according to the family, confirmed that the child could not be traced. The case was later escalated to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) at the regional level, as well as the Ajumako Magistrate Court. However, the family claims both institutions indicated they had no record or knowledge of the child’s current location.

Mr Asante now suspects that his daughter may have been sold or adopted without his consent, and without the involvement of the court or the Department of Social Welfare.

He has threatened legal action against the orphanage if the child is not produced.

Family members are also calling on the Ministry of Gender, the Ghana Adoption Authority, the Department of Social Welfare, and DOVVSU to launch a full-scale investigation into the matter.

They argue that even in the case of a lawful adoption, due process would have required their knowledge, consent, and proper documentation.

The family further questioned the orphanage’s decision to suddenly restrict access, describing it as suspicious and potentially indicative of wrongdoing.

When contacted by Channel 247 News, officials of the Village of Hope Orphanage denied any knowledge of the allegations but stated that an internal investigation would be conducted. No further details were provided at the time of filing this report.