A 63-year-old priest in Ghana, that is dealing with reaction for marrying a 12-year-old girl, has actually firmly insisted that the marital relationship was not regarding sex-related connection. An agent of the priest claimed the girl is anticipated to assist the priest with his “spiritual duties”. Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, a spiritual leader in the Nungua location of the resources, Accra, joined the unknown kid in a significant event on Saturday. Mr Tsuru, called a “Gborbu Wulomo,” or typical high priest, possesses considerable spiritual authority in the Nungua native area.

After the prevalent conflict, the girl and her mommy were put under cops security and Ghana’s attorney general of the United States opened up an examination, according to a record in South China Morning Post (SCMP).

“The allegations, if proven, constitute a criminal offence for which all persons involved must face prosecution,” the electrical outlet estimated the attorney general of the United States’s workplace as stating in a declaration.

Under Ghanaian legislation, the lawful minimum age for marital relationship is 18.

But the priest’s agent safeguarded his activity, stating the girl is not anticipated to satisfy marriage responsibilities till she gets to the adultness of approval, which is 16 in Ghana.

“It’s not a marriage ceremony. There is nothing sexual attached to it. The priest has three customary wives already. It’s a customary role to help the priest with his spiritual duties,” agent Mankralo Shwonotalor claimed, according to the SCMP record.

Images of the wedding were extensively flowed on social media sites. It revealed lots of area participants went to the occasion. As per the BBC, ladies that went to the event were listened to informing the girl to be planned for wifely responsibilities and to make use of fragrances to enhance listen to attract her hubby.

The ladies likewise suggested her to clothe teasingly for her hubby, according to the electrical outlet.

The images caused a public objection by numerous Ghanaians that explained that the technique was unlawful. Critics have actually likewise asked for the authorities to liquify the marital relationship and check out the priest.