Startling News: Mother Allegedly Sells Newborn Baby for GH₵300 in Takoradi
Kenneth Ashong 
A 35-year-old mother, identified as Mena Efua, is alleged to have sold her two-week-old baby for GH₵300 at Nkotompo, a community in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region.
The sister of the suspect, Maame Esi, who confirmed the story to Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson on Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show, claimed that she aided her sister in delivery last week Monday but the baby has suddenly disappeared.
“I assisted her to deliver last week Monday at home. After a week, the baby is nowhere to be found. I interrogated her and she confessed to giving the baby to an unnamed person for GH₵300, but has refused to disclose the identity of the person.”
She adds that her sister initially admitted to handing over the baby to a nurse who promised to get her a buyer, but has also refused to name the said nurse.
The case was initially reported to the Sekondi police where it was referred to Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU).
Further checks at the Regional DOVVSU office indicate police have started their investigations into the case.
