An apology is not a safeguarding policy – RANA demands Parliament’s action over MP’s comment to schoolgirl

A Civil Society Organisation, Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA), has called on Parliament to introduce comprehensive child safeguarding standards after remarks made by Ahafo Ano South East MP Yakubu Mohammed to a primary school pupil during an educational visit sparked public debate. The organisation says the incident has exposed gaps in how public institutions protect children who interact with political leaders and other public officials.