Popular Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson reveals in her book titled "I am not Yvonne Nelson" that she aborted a pregnancy for popular Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. Could charges be brought up against her and any one who was involved in the abortion? Let's take a look at what the law on abortion says in Ghana.
Abortion is regulated by law in Ghana. The laws regarding abortion in Ghana are outlined in the Criminal Code, specifically Sections 58 to 63. According to the law, abortion is considered a crime except under certain circumstances.
In Ghana, abortion is generally illegal except in cases where it is necessary to preserve the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant woman. Additionally, abortion is permitted if there is a substantial risk that the child may suffer from a serious physical or mental abnormality or if the pregnancy is the result of rape, defilement, or incest.
However, it is important to note that even in cases where abortion is legally permitted, it must be performed by a registered medical practitioner in an approved health facility. Unauthorized or unsafe abortions are considered criminal acts and can lead to legal consequences.
If abortion is illegal in Ghana except under certain circumstances, it is possible that charges could be brought against someone who openly admits to having had an abortion outside of those legally defined circumstances. However, it would ultimately depend on the specific circumstances of the case and how the laws are interpreted and enforced in practice.
It's worth noting that public statements made in books or other forms of media may not always lead to immediate legal action. The authorities would need to assess the evidence, investigate the claims, and determine whether to pursue charges based on the available legal framework.
So in conclusion, if charges are to be brought up against Yvonne, the right authorities would have to first of all investigate the circumstances under which the said abortion was performed, and who were the individuals involved.
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