Ghana child bride under police protection after marriage to priest - BBC News

The 12-year-old married the 63-year-old traditional high priest in an elaborate customary ceremony.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Favour NunooBBC News, AccraA 12-year-old girl has been placed under police protection in Ghana after it emerged she had been married to a 63-year-old traditional high priest.

There was public outrage after footage of Saturday's customary wedding was shared on social media.

The office of the influential priest, who serves an indigenous community in the capital, defended the marriage, saying it was only ceremonial.

The legal minimum age to get married in Ghana is 18.

The prevalence of child marriage has declined in recent years, but it continues to happen.

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