In order to look into the marriage of Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, to a minor, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Ghana Police Service.

Ghanaians are outraged by this customary ceremony that took place on March 30, 2024. The 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, who claims the girl won’t have to perform marital duties until she is 18, is being called for arrest.

“The Ministry reiterates its commitment to work closely with the Ghana Police Service and all relevant stakeholders to conduct thorough investigations into the alleged child marriage while upholding our cultural values as a people within the parameters of law,” the Gender Ministry stated in a statement dated April 2, 2024.

To guarantee that the child’s best interests are given priority, the ministry stressed that the Social Welfare Department is working hard.

“It is equally imperative at this point to prioritize the interest of Naa Okromo as required by our mandate.”

“Accordingly, the Social Welfare Department is working assiduously to ensure that the best interest of the child remains paramount in all procedures taken to bring finality to the matter.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service underlined in a brief statement that swift action had been taken to guarantee the little girl’s safety and protection; she and her mother are currently being guarded by the police.

In order to give the girl the support and help she needs at this trying time, the Ghana Police Service said that they have started working with the Department of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.

The 63-year-old Ga priest and the 12-year-old girl’s marriage ceremony have been denounced by the Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG).