The Member of Parliament for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Francis-Xavier Sosu has called for the arrest of the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII for marrying a 12-year-old girl.
According to the human rights lawyer, marriage should only involve consenting adults.
Expressing strong disapproval of the marriage, Mr Sosu criticized both the priest and the parents of the girl, holding them accountable for failing to protect the rights and liberties of the child.
Speaking to Accra-based TV3, the Madina MP announced his intention to petition the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take action regarding the unlawful marriage.
“The family is the first unit or the basic unit, of every society. And every child I mean must be protected at all costs until they reach the mandatory adult age of 18. This child does not have the mental capacity, the emotional capacity, the physiological capacity to be in a marriage relationship.” he stated.
“…….and so for a parent who gives this child away must be very wicked and very heartless,” said lawyer Sosu, adding that such a parent is “neglecting your responsibility as a parent and as it’s been enshrined in law.”
He demanded the arrest and prosecution of the Nungua Gbornu Wulomo, stressing that no individual is above the laws of the country.
