The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice have instructed the Inspector General of Police to conduct an investigation into the alleged marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and the 12-year-old minor.
The Office in a letter signed and issued by Diana Asonaba Dapaah, Deputy Attorney-General, on Tuesday, said, “The allegations, if proven, constitute a criminal offence for which all persons involved must face prosecution.
“We would appreciate it if you could cause your outfit to conduct the necessary investigation of the alleged child marriage to enable our office to do the needful.”
When the story first broke, it was widely reported that the minor was 12 years old.
However, the traditional council in the area is now claiming that the minor is 16 and not 12.
Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, the priest, reportedly married the girl in a traditional ceremony that took place on Saturday.
The ceremony has infuriated several Ghanaians, with some calling for the arrest of the priest and other accomplices.
Others have also asked authorities to annul the marriage and launch an investigation into the matter.
The Attorney General on its letter instructing the Police to investigate the matter further added that “Please do not hesitate to contact our office should you require further information.”
Read the letter from the AG’s office to the IGP below
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
