A 76-year-old mother has been stabbed to death by her daughter, Joyce Boateng, at Abuakwa-Asenemaso in the Atwima Nwabiagya South district over an alleged case of witchcraft.
According to a myjoyonline.com report, the suspect stabbed her elderly mother with a disability after her pastors accused the victim of being a witch.
According to Joyce’s brother, some witnesses saw Joyce heading towards the cemetery with blood stains.
“The residents thought she was hurt. She later went to an agro-chemical shop and took one of the chemicals. But one of my nephews saw it and took it from her. According to her, two pastors (male and female) told her that her mother was a witch, which forced her to kill her mother.”
Isaac Owusu Boateng, the assembly member for the Asenemaso electoral area, confirmed the tragic incident and disclosed that Joyce had also attempted to poison herself.
Additionally, Mr Boateng emphasised the need for increased public awareness and education on such sensitive matters.
“This woman had five children and was always in a wheelchair. What I can say is… the media should educate people on issues like this. The pastor told her this but there is no evidence. In Ghana, some women respect their pastors more than their husbands.”
