- A ceremony in Nungua, Ghana, sparked outrage after a video surfaced online, seemingly depicting a child marriage.
- The Minister acknowledged miscommunication during the event.
- Stephen Amoah Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has intervened to clarify the situation.
add three story highlights Stephen Amoah Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has addressed concerns regarding the purported child marriage ceremony that happened in Nungua over the weekend.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Boateng clarified that the social media video was not a marriage ceremony but rather a customary process.
He claims that “many things were said during the event and it was revealed as though they were marrying the girl to the Wulomo [Gborbu Wulomo Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII].”
He said that in response to the uproar, his ministry, the Gender Ministry, and the Attorney General’s office moved quickly to resolve the matter by speaking with the relevant Nungua traditional officials and Ga pastor.
He claimed on Sunday that “it became evident through these discussions that there were no intentions of carnal relations with the young girl.”
Underscoring the critical significance of the child’s well-being, Mr. Boateng and his group collaborated closely with law enforcement to guarantee the minor’s secure evacuation from the Nungua Community.
The Minister’s prompt action demonstrates the government’s dedication to defending the rights and welfare of the nation’s youngsters.
Mr. Asamoah Boateng has committed to collaborating fully with law enforcement and local communities during the ongoing investigations to guarantee that justice and responsibility are served.
Prior to this, Mr. Asamoah Boateng asserted that the girl in question is sixteen years old, not twelve as previously stated.
