Old beliefs turn twins, triplets and their mothers into beggarsOld beliefs turn twins, triplets and their mothers into beggars

It may be a strange belief but people still practice it. In some communities in Northern Ghana, especially Bomahe community, Tolon and Tamale metropolis twins, triplets and quadruplets are considered as lesser gods so in order to ensure their survival, soothsayers asked their mothers to engage in begging. Mothers with such babies believe that if they do not turn into beggars, their children will die. Read Full Story