Understanding Defilement and Consent: Asetena Pa Educates Viewers

In the latest episode of her YouTube series Asetena Pa, TV and radio personality Akoto Mansa tackled the issue of defilement with Kumasi-based legal practitioner Madam Diane Adu-Danquah.

The discussion highlighted the legal and moral complexities of defilement, emphasizing its classification under criminal law and the state’s responsibility to pursue justice once reported.

Madam Diane explained related offenses like rape and clarified Ghana’s age of consent at 16, stressing that minors cannot legally give consent.

Akoto Mansa underscored the importance of educating the public and holding offenders accountable.

The episode resonated with viewers, blending legal insights with societal implications.