{
  "id": 12640746,
  "title": "Joy FM listeners support mother seeking treatment for 3-year-old daughter after alleged sexual abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/joy-fm-listeners-support-mother-seeking-treatment-for-3-year-old",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/joy-fm-listeners-support-mother-seeking-treatment-for-3-year-old-daughter-after-alleged-sexual-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a distressing incident, a mother reached out to Joy FM’s Joy Time in His Presence for prayers and assistance after allegedly being sexually abused, leaving her daughter in critical condition. The programme, airing from 4:00 am to 5:45 am weekdays, received overwhelming support from its listeners. Abigail, the mother, could not afford to take her sick daughter to a hospital, so she turned to the show for help. Host Ps. Ato Acquah responded with deep concern, praying with Abigail and asking God to heal her young child. Listeners responded with financial contributions, and before the show ended, Abigail sent a message of gratitude, stating that some funds had been raised to initiate her daughter's medical treatment. JoyNews is following up on the case, working to ensure that the police and other authorities intervene to protect the child and identify those responsible for the alleged abuse. The incident highlights the need for adults to take reports of abuse seriously and act swiftly to ensure the safety of children.",
  "summary": "A mother who feared for the life of her three-year-old daughter has received financial support from listeners of Joy FM’s Joy Time in His Presence after sharing her distressing situation on air. The revamped early-morning Christian prayer, worship and devotional programme not only exhorts listeners but also prays with them and ministers to their needs […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}