Rosemond Brown, known as Akuapem Poloo, was sentenced in Ghana to three months in prison for posting a photo of her with her son on Instagram. Both of them in their underwear. Squatting in front of her son, with her long hair covering her breasts, the actress wanted to celebrate her child’s seven years in this way last year: “Here in front of you, naked as seven years ago, when you were born. should you see naked somewhere, do not ignore me and remember that I am the mother who brought you into the world “, reads the offending post now removed.
Akuapem was found guilty by an Accra court presided over by Christina Cann, posting obscene material, domestic violence, and undermining the privacy and integrity of another person.
The publication of the image sparked anger, indignation, and above all the reaction of the NGO Child Rights International, to protect the rights of children. The organization didn’t let go until yesterday’s ruling. “Children are subjects of law,” he posted on Facebook after the trial.
“I hope you take care of the maintenance of the child, since you are defending his rights – commented one user – Akuapem Poloo brings home the bread. This boy must never be hungry or lacking”. Poloo is a 32-year-old single mother.
Akuapem’s video apology, spread on all social channels, was of no use: “Please forgive me. It will never happen again. I realized I was wrong. I was not completely naked. My private parts were covered with duct tape. “
The court specified that the verdict will serve as a deterrent to public opinion, “given the levels of moral decay in Ghana”. Many have asked for the release of the woman using the hashtag #FreeAkuapemPoloo on social media. Among them there is also the well-known rapper Sarkodie, who condemned the choice to separate a son from his mother.
“That child will suffer more now, with his mother being detained,” the Ghanaian singer tweeted Stonebwoy who posted Akuapem’s apology video.
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