Some residents of Northern Ghana have expressed their displeasure over claims that “girls in the area, who cannot afford to buy sanitary pads, use clay as an alternative during menstruation. The aggrieved persons are demanding an immediate retraction and apology from Rita Etornam Sey, who made the claim on some media platforms on Friday, May 26, 2023, as part of activities marking World Menstrual Hygiene Day.