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US-based Ghanaian sports journalist under fire for justification of Nungua Wulormo’s marriage to 12-year-old girl

US-based Ghanaian sports journalist Chief Seidu Adamu has incurred the wrath of some Ghanaians on social media after justifying the marriage of 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII to a 12-year-old girl, Naa Okromo.

Some social media users have accused the former editor of 442gh of being a paedophile, while others are calling for his arrest.

Seidu Adamu, reacting to a tweet that argued that the marriage should be declared void, wrote that the 12-year-old girl had been a stool wife since age 7.

He explained that the marriage on March 30, 2023, is the first ritual for the girl, and a second one will be held when she turns 18.

“The answer is that she was not forced into it. She has actually been performing this role of stool wife since age 7. At age 12, they had a ritual to perform for her, which we saw this weekend. At 18, another will be performed to complete the rites that make her a full wife.”

The marriage between the chief, who is 63 years old, and the 12-year-old girl has become topical, with some influential Ghanaians calling for the nullification of the said marriage and the arrest of the Nungua Wulormo.

Background

The traditional marriage of the 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII to a 12-year-old girl, Naa Okromo, triggered massive public outrage with calls for his arrest.

The Gborbu Wulormo received fierce criticism after the news broke on social media of his marriage.

Despite these calls, the authorities justified their decision to marry the 12-year-old girl off to the Wulormo. They explained that it was part of custom and tradition.

The traditional authority told Starrfm.com.gh that the ceremony was to ward off other men and that the girl was a stool wife.

The laws of Ghana do not allow the marriage of a person under the age of 18.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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