By Naa Okromo, the 15-year-old girl involved in a recent child marriage case, will be reunited with her family today following a directive from the Attorney General.
This decision comes after a psychological and medical assessment confirmed that she is not pregnant. Minister Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, disclosed this during a press conference.
Ms. Newman explained that Naa Okromo would be reunited with her family after they sign a bond.
“The attorney general has issued an interim report which is dated April 18, 2024, and has advised that in the best interest of the child and in accordance with Sections 2 and 5 of the Children’s Act, the child should be released to her parent pending their complete review of the docket.
“Thus, the child will be reunited with her family today, April 18, 2024, after her parents have signed a bond” she stated.
The Office of the Gborbu-Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII at a press briefing on Friday, April 12, said they were expecting the arrival of Naa Okromo, to commence the performance of traditional rites on Sunday, April 14, 2024, ahead of the Homowo festivities.
