The Nungua Traditional Authority has explained the rationale for the marriage of a 12-year-old girl Naa Okromo to 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII.

The marriage has raised concerns among the public but the Office of the Overlord of Ga Dangme clarified that the marriage is strictly for traditional purposes as she will not be performing any conjugal rite.

Nungua Mankralo Tetteh Nii Gbotery Kofi Frankwa explained that the minor would only be assisting the  Overlord with his duties at the temple as a virgin.

Speaking in an interview with TV3 on Monday, April 1, he said “This is the second wife she is almost 90  years old, can one say that the Gborbu  Wumlormo is having what concerns are being raised with her?  Obviously no.  But is a customary duty  It is a customary duty  for Naa Yomo  to perform  and that customary duty calls for a virgin  “

“Her childhood  has never been denied,  there are many chiefs and queens that were installed chiefs and queens  when they were even in  their mother’s belly, their rights were never taken away, indeed it enhanced and gave them certain privileges that ordinary children will not even have.”

By the customs of their community, Naa Okromo now assumes the traditional name Naa Ayemoede.

But this union is not complete without further rites. Naa Ayemoede is to undergo a second customary ceremony, one centered on purification.

This rite will empower her to fulfill all the duties expected of her as the wife of the Gborbu Wulomo, including the crucial role of procreation,”