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Ghana: 63-Year-Old Priest Marries 12-Year-Old Girl, Sparks Outrage

An influential traditional priest aged 63 has sparked outrage in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl.

Ghana: 63-Year-Old Priest Marries 12-Year-Old Girl, Sparks Outrage
A priest in Ghana marries a minor girl. (Photo credits: X/@Dereal_ZAMI)

An influential traditional priest aged 63 has sparked outrage in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl. According to the BBC, the priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, married her in a customary ceremony held on Saturday. Ghana Passes Controversial Anti-homosexuality Bill Amid International Outcry.

Priest Marries 12-Year-Old Girl

Priest Marries Minor Girl in Ghana

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