The Nungua Traditional Council has stated that Naa Yoomo Ayemuede, the spouse of Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, is currently 16 years old, and not 12 as previously reported. This statement contradicts the age of 13 given by the Mankralo of the Nungua traditional area in an interview with Bernard Avle […] The post Nungua
The Ga-Dangme Lawyers Association has strongly condemned the marriage between Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 12-year-old girl, which took place on March 30, 2024. The traditional ceremony has sparked outrage among Ghanaians and has led to calls for the arrest of the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, who claims that the […] The post Ga-Dangme
Rev Dr Daniel Nii Gyasi Ankrah, Director of Administration, Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, has warned that the police will face consequences if anything happens to their 16-year-old queen who allegedly married the Gborbu Wulomo over the weekend. This comes after the Ghana Police Service indicated that the girl and her mother are currently under […] The post We’ll
The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has highlighted the intricate challenge of harmonizing traditional practices with national statutes. During an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the minister emphasized the complexities inherent in balancing tradition and the law. Mr Asamoah Boateng elaborated that the […] The post We
Rev Dr Daniel Nii Gyasi Ankrah, Director of Administration, Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, has clarified that the Gborbu Wulormo married the 16-year-old girl on behalf of the Nungua deity, Gborbu. Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, the priest, conducted the traditional wedding ceremony with the girl on Saturday. Footage and images from Saturday’s elaborate event, […] The post Naa
The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has requested the Inspector General of Police to initiate investigations into the alleged marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and the now claimed 16-year-old Naa Yoomo Ayemuede. Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, the priest, wedded the girl in […] The post Investigate
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has reiterated its commitment to liaise with the Ghana Police Service to probe the marriage of Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, to an underage girl. This traditional ceremony, which occurred on March 30, 2024, has caused public outrage in Ghana. There are calls […] The post We’ll
Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to accept and assent to the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, to make it a law. He said the Bill, popularly known as Anti Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and more […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The customary marriage between the esteemed Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 12-year-old girl known as ‘Naa Okromo’ in Nungua has sparked a wave of debate and Read More... The post Gborbu
In a bid to accelerate the resolution of legal challenges to the anti-gay bill, Parliament has formally called upon the Supreme Court to hasten the proceedings concerning the interlocutory Read More... The post Parliament
Prof. Larry Diamond, Democracy Scholar at Hoover Institute and Stanford University, has voiced serious concerns about the controversy surrounding the anti-gay bill recently passed by Ghana’s Parliament. In an interview on The Point of View, on Citi TV, Prof. Diamond argued that the anti-gay bill is a distraction from poor governance in Ghana. He questioned […] The post Anti-gay
Former Attorney-General and a leading member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has hit hard at the current holder of the office, Godfred Dame for advising the President wrongly on the Anti-LGBTQI Bill. Betty Mould Iddrisu says that the President’s decision to bar Parliament from transmitting the bill was wrong. This comes after some […] The post Anti-LGBTQI
Former Attorney-General and a leading member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has hit hard at the current holder of the office, Godfred Dame for advising the President wrongly on the Anti-LGBTQI Bill. Betty Mould Iddrisu says that the President’s decision to bar Parliament from transmitting the bill was wrong. This comes after some […] The post Anti-LGBTQI
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an interim injunction to halt the strike by the three teacher unions. The teacher unions have been striking since March 20, 2024, demanding better conditions for their service. However, a High Court has restrained the teachers from further continuing their strike. “It is hereby ordered that the Respondents […] The post NLC
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, has criticised the executive’s approach to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Asiedu Nketiah deemed the president’s decision to refuse acceptance of the bill as wholly unnecessary. This stance follows the Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo’s request to […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that President Nana Akufo-Addo lacks the courage to openly declare his stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. During an interview on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 27, Asiedu Nketiah, also known as General Mosquito, suggested that the president’s reluctance to address […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed scepticism regarding the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill in the next parliament. She attributed this uncertainty to the delayed efforts in stakeholder advocacy. Speaking at the Women in Governance National Dialogue on the theme, ‘Movement building towards equal playing field: Women’s inclusion and participation […] The post Calls
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The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with private sector partners, Blue Skies and Kasapreko PLC has handed over newly installed mechanised boreholes to 24 districts in the Eastern and Bono regions. It is to commemorate World Water Day which focuses on the importance of freshwater. According to the United Nations (UN) 2.2 billion people living […] The post German
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