<p><strong>In a recent interview on Good Afternoon Ghana Show on Metro TV, Joseph Kobla Wemakor, Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), expressed shock and outrage over a viral video depicting a 63-year-old priest marrying a 12-year-old girl in what was described as a ceremonial event.</strong></p>
<p>The video, which circulated on social media platforms, prompted Wemakor and his organization to take swift action in condemning the alleged marriage scandal.</p>
<p>During the interview, Wemakor highlighted the disturbing nature of the video, where the MC was heard encouraging the young girl to fulfill her wifely duties to her husband.</p>
<p>The age disparity and the content of the video raised concerns among activists like Wemakor, leading them to call for immediate intervention from authorities.</p>
<p>Wemakor emphasized the need for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the marriage, urging for the annulment of the union and accountability for those involved.</p>
<p>The press release issued by HRRG on April 2, 2024, echoed these sentiments, denouncing the exploitation of the young girl under the guise of tradition.</p>
<p>In response to the public outcry, the Office of Gborbu Wulomo held a press conference to shed light on the ceremonial event. Rev. Dr. Daniel Nii Gyasi Ankrah revealed that the young girl, Naa Okromo, was destined to serve a sacred purpose as the future occupant of the esteemed stool of Naa Yoomo Ayemuede, a role deeply rooted in tradition and lineage.</p>
<p>Wemakor also advocated for justice and accountability, the need for a comprehensive understanding of the rituals and ceremonies involved in such practices has become paramount to preventing misinformation and ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals.</p>
<p>However, Hon. Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, a panelist on the show, clarified that the girl was not being married to Gborbu Wulomo but rather to the Gborbu deity, emphasizing the importance of understanding the cultural context and practices of the Ga-Dangbe community.</p>
<p>The unfolding events have sparked a debate on the interpretation of cultural traditions and the protection of children&#8217;s rights in Ghana.</p>
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<p>Watch the full interview below:</p>
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