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Toddler forcefully being given cigarettes in viral video triggers widespread condemnation

A viral video shows men forcing a young child to smoke a cigarette triggers widespread condemnation.

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November 22, 2025
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A disturbing video circulating online has sparked widespread anger in Ghana after three young men were seen giving a lit cigarette to a toddler.

In the footage, the little girl is heard crying and coughing while the men laugh, and a third person urges her to smoke.

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After she briefly puts the cigarette in her mouth, one of the men quickly snatches it away.

The video has triggered strong public condemnation, with many calling on the Ghana Police Service to arrest the individuals involved.

Social Media users have also raised concerns about potential parental negligence and the child’s safety.

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