OccupyGhana, a pressure group is calling on the Attorney General to arrest and prosecute individuals allegedly involved in the marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 12-year-old girl.

The group is urging the Attorney General to carry out this duty impartially and in accordance with the laws of the country.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, April 2, OccupyGhana also urged the Gender and Chieftaincy Ministries to take steps to eradicate such practices.

They assert that such actions cannot be tolerated in modern times.

“While acknowledging the press statement from the Ghana Police that they have identified the girl and are investigating the matter, OccupyGhana calls on the Attorney-General to arrest and prosecute without fear or favour not only the direct perpetrators but also all whose conspiracy and abetment have facilitated this offence.”

“We call on the Gender, Children and Social Protection, and the Chieftaincy ministries to do a better job in rooting out this tasteless practice. Children are our future and protecting them should be a paramount aim for our whole society,” an excerpt of their statement said.

Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, the priest, presided over the traditional marriage ceremony with the girl on Saturday.

Videos and photos from Saturday's event, attended by numerous community members, have circulated widely on social media, sparking outrage across Ghana.

During the ceremony, a woman, speaking in the local Ga language, advised the girl to dress attractively for her husband.

She also encouraged her to prepare for marital duties and to use the perfumes she received to enhance her appeal to her husband.

These statements have ignited public fury, suggesting that the marriage was not merely ceremonial.

Critics are demanding authorities dissolve the marriage and launch an investigation into Mr. Tsuru's actions.