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The Chieftaincy Ministry says it is taking into serious consideration the recent marriage between a 63-year-old traditional priest in Nungua, Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII and a 12-year-old girl.
Speaking to JoyNews, the sector Minister, Stephen Amoah Boateng, pledged to investigate the matter in order for his outfit to understand the issue and take necessary measures since the bride, Naa Ayemoede, is a minor.
“I’m still doing a lot more checks through the traditional authority and the Police Command on the ground because we are talking about a minor here. We are also trying to reach the family of the 12-year-old.
“It is not clear what is happening there and I want to get to the bottom of it,” he said in an interview.
This event has sparked widespread criticism from the general public regarding the significant age difference and its potential impact on the child’s future.
The spokesperson for the Gborbu Wulomo has defended the action, dismissing the criticism as stemming from ignorance.
- Read also: Sempe Mantse peeved by marriage between 63-year-old Ga priest and minor
"What is happening is a dent on the reputation of all Ga Dangbe people. I am telling all Ga youth that this is the time for them to rise. Some leaders of the ethnic group are dragging the tribe through the mud. If we play with things like this, it will cast dirt on the community," Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II said.
The Chieftaincy Ministry also says it is probing the circumstances surrounding the controversial customary marriage.
Paramount Chief for the Sempe traditional area, Nii Adote Otintor II, is also peeved by the recent marriage.
According to the Mankralo of the Ga State, the act is unwarranted and does not align with the customs of the Ga Dangbe people.
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