Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu has filed a petition with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, urging them to arrest and prosecute the 63-year-old Ga priest accused of marrying a 12-year-old girl.

He said the action constitutes a violation of both local and international laws governing Child Care and Protection.

Mr Sosu, a legal practitioner, argued that the marriage is legally invalid since the child is below the age of 18 and lacks the legal capacity to consent.

He emphasised that the rights of the child have been infringed upon, necessitating swift legal action to address the situation.

"In the circumstance, therefore, it appears that a clear act of illegality and a careless abuse of the right of an innocent Ghanaian child has been perpetuated in the full glare of the Public."

"It is in the light of the foregoing that I respectfully crave your indulgence and pray that you exercise your powers of arrest, investigations including potential defilement and prosecution in the defence and protection of this innocent child," an excerpt of his petition said.

Meanwhile, amidst the uproar, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, also known as the Gborbu Wulomo, faced extensive backlash following the circulation of a video depicting his marriage to a 12-year-old girl named Naa Okromo.

The traditional marriage ceremony occurred on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Nungua, triggering widespread outrage and discussion.

In his defence, Gborbu Wulomo clarified that the union was meant to signify a betrothal, stressing that the young girl would not be obligated to fulfil any marital duties.