The Ghana Police Service has questioned the Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, in connection with an alleged marriage involving a child.This development was confirmed by the Ministry of Information in a statement dated April 5, 2024.

According to the statement, Gborbu Wulormor Shitsen was interviewed in the presence of his lawyer and the child's parents to aid ongoing investigations.

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has been in discussions with Nungua's traditional authorities to ensure full cooperation in protecting the child's best interests.

The government, in fulfilling its constitutional and statutory obligations to safeguard Ghanaian children, has collaborated with multiple ministries and regional authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter.

“In line with the Constitutional and Statutory duty to protect the Ghanaian child, Government through the Ministries of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Interior and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has taken the necessary steps to ascertain the facts of the case for necessary actions to be taken”, the statement said.

To ensure the child's safety, she has been relocated to a secure location by the police and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP).Officials from MoGCSP have confirmed her well-being and provided necessary support.

The Ministry reiterated the government's commitment to supporting the Ghana Police Service and other stakeholders in the ongoing investigation of the alleged child marriage.

“The Social Welfare Department under the Gender Ministry has made available counselling and other resources including the provision of a medical doctor and two caregivers to ensure the wellbeing of the child”, the statement stated.