Benedicta Razak Sekina, the Municipal Girl Child Education Coordinator for Krachi East, has raised concerns about child abuse.
She stated that many children are being abused and neglected in Dambai, a town in the Oti Region.
Sekina believes that parents not looking after their children properly is the main reason for this problem.
She spoke about this issue in Dambai during an event focused on children's voices regarding abuse in Ghana.
The event aimed to promote better protection for children.
The coordinator's remarks highlight a serious issue affecting the youth in the area.