18/02/2026
“Mamprobi Polyclinic baby th+ef suspect is a woman in desperate need of a child” - Gender Minister shares plans to support her
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the suspect who was arrested for st+aling a baby at the Mamprobi Polyclinic possibly acted out of desperation.
She said the woman known Latifa Salifu, may have been in desperate need of a child, hence her action.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, The minister said the suspect saw a convenient environment and took advantage of the situation.
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said, “Without meaning to give too much information out, I just want to say that she is a woman in desperate need of a child. She saw a very convenient environment and took advantage of it”
According to her, although the act is not praiseworthy, but the suspect also needs support due to the tr+uma she has experienced.
She also noted that the government, under the guidance of President John Dramani Mahama, is ensuring that medical care and psychosocial support are provided not only for the parents and baby but also for the suspect.
