Ghanaian Priest Marries 12-Year-Old Girl, Sparking Widespread Outrage

The marriage of a 63-year-old priest to a 12-year-old girl in Ghana has ignited public outcry and prompted an investigation by authorities.

A 63-year-old priest in Ghana married a 12-year-old girl in a traditional ceremony, despite the legal minimum age for marriage being 18.
Community leaders defend the union as part of tradition, while critics and activists call for the marriage to be dissolved and for legal action.
The priest claims the marriage is not about sexual relations but is a customary role to assist him with his spiritual duties.
The girl and her mother have been placed under police protection, and Ghana's attorney general has opened an investigation into the incident.
Despite a decrease in child marriage rates in Ghana, the country still faces challenges in eradicating the practice.