The Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG) has condemned the marriage ceremony between a 63-year-old Ga priest and a 12-year-old girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the Gborbu Wulomo, faced backlash when a video of him marrying a 12-year-old girl, Naa Okromo, appeared online. The traditional marriage ceremony, which drew a crowd, occurred on Saturday, March 30, […] The post Paediatric
In a concerning case that has stirred public outrage, a 12-year-old girl allegedly married to a 63-year-old Ga priest has been located by the Ghana Police Service in Nungua, and placed under police protection. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the Gborbu Wulomo, faced backlash when a video of him marrying the 12-year-old girl, Naa Okromo, appeared […] The post 12-year-old
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
In a recent statement, the GaDangme Council has clarified that the controversial relationship between a traditional Ga priest and a 12-year-old girl is a betrothal and not a Read More... The post Gborbu
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has criticized the Nungua Traditional Council over the recent marriage between Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 13-year-old girl. The traditional ceremony took place on March 30, 2024, and has sparked outrage among Ghanaians, leading to calls for the arrest of the 63-year-old […] The post NCCE
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
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
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
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post All
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has indicated that it will reveal further details regarding mismanagement in the organization and execution of the 13th African Games. In a press briefing held on Tuesday, the Caucus unveiled that despite Parliament’s approval of $195 million for infrastructure enhancements linked to the games, the government’s mismanagement led to a […] The post African
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu is raising concerns regarding threats by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome to sue the General Legal Council (GLC) over legal practitioner, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh’s disbarment from the bar. Mr. Woyome threatened to sue the GLC for taking such an action against former Chief State Prosecutor, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh for professional misconduct. Kpebu asserts […] The post AG
Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome has jabbed the General Legal Council (GLC), stating that he has never paid or offered a bribe in the course of his business dealings. His response comes in the aftermath of the GLC’s decision to disbar Chief State Attorney Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, who allegedly received GH¢400,000 from Woyome in 2011. Addressing journalists […] The post I’ve
A Chief State Attorney at the Office of the Attorney-General, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, has been disbarred as a lawyer by the General Legal Council (GLC) for collecting GH¢400,000 from businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome in 2011. Mr Nerquaye-Tetteh was disbarred, meaning he can never practice as a lawyer again in Ghana after the Disciplinary Committee of the […] The post Chief
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed her continued commitment to canvassing and rallying support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to achieve its goal of winning the 2024 general elections. Adwoa Safo, who faced defeat in the party’s primaries on January 27, asserts that she will do everything possible to […] The post I’m committed
The defeated incumbent Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya constituency in the just-ended parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adwoa Safo, has denied reports that she is nursing ambitions to run as an Independent Candidate in the December polls. She stated that though she lost the primary, she remains steadfast in her commitment to […] The post I’m
Sheela Oppong Sakyi, a legal practitioner and strategist at the office of the First Lady, says she has what it takes to defeat incumbent MP for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. Confident in her ability to secure victory, Sheela asserts that she is the ideal candidate to help the NPP […] The post NPP Primaries: Dome-Kwabenya
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