Dream - The indigenous priest in Nguana, Ghana, caused a sensation throughout the country by marrying a 12-year-old girl. The girl had even undergone a ritual to become the priest's wife six years ago.
The traditional priest who married a 12-year-old girl on Saturday, March 30, 2024, is Gborbu Wulomo or also known as Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII. He is already 64 years old. Meanwhile, the girl who married the priest is Naa Okromo. According to local customs, after the wedding ceremony, Naa Okromo will bear the traditional name Naa Ayemoede.
According to the information posted on the Facebook account of Ablade TV Online, Naa Ayemoede will undergo her second traditional ceremony, which will focus on purification. "This ritual will empower her to fulfill all the expected duties as the wife of Gborbu Wulomo, including an important role in procreation," wrote the Facebook account of Ablade TV Online.
The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags: "Video and photos of the big wedding event on Saturday, attended by dozens of community members, went viral on social media and sparked anger among many Ghanaian citizens. The reason being, the bride is still underage."
According to the BBC, the legal minimum age for marriage in Ghana is 18 years old. According to the global campaign organization, Girls Not Brides, 19 percent of girls in Ghana get married before the age of 18, and five percent get married before their 15th birthday. In response to these criticisms, a local community figure, Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II, stated that the criticism "comes from ignorance." He mentioned that the role of the girl as a pastor's wife is "pure tradition and custom."
According to Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II, the girl started the ritual to become the wife of a high priest six years ago, but the process did not interfere with her education. The girl will undergo a second traditional ceremony to purify herself before taking on her new role as the wife of the high priest. This ceremony will also prepare her for the responsibilities of marriage, such as giving birth to children. The community leader of Nangua refers to Gborbu Wulomo as having four wives. The first wife is almost 96 years old, the second is around 70 years old, the third is around 30 years old, and the last one is 12 years old. "It is purely a cultural practice and there is no sexual element involved," said the community leader, as quoted from citinewsroom.com.
Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII is the Gborbu Wulomo, the high priest in the traditional community of Nungua in the capital city, Accra. As a spiritual leader, the priest is one of the highest-ranking traditional leaders in society. He makes sacrifices on behalf of the community, prays for the protection of the community, upholds cultural practices, and leads traditional ceremonies at events such as the installation of traditional chiefs.
The Ghana Police, through an official statement on Facebook, stated that the child who got married last Saturday has been found. The police have protected and ensured the safety of the girl and her mother. "The Ghana Police Service has identified and found a 12-year-old girl who is alleged to have married a 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo in Nungua, Accra. The girl and her mother are currently under police protection."
The Ghana Police Service is collaborating with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, as well as the Department of Social Welfare, to offer the necessary support and assistance to the girl. The investigation is currently underway. "The Ghana Police Service is working with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, as well as the Department of Social Welfare, to provide the necessary support while this issue is being investigated," the statement added.
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