Nungua, a suburb of Accra, buzzed with excitement as news spread of the release of Naa Yomo Ayemuade, the supposed bride of Gborbu Wulomo, who had been under police protection for weeks.
A video shared by TV3GH on X showed residents eagerly gathering at the entrance of Nungua town, accompanied by singing and drumming, adding to the lively atmosphere.
“Our queen is back,” they sang as they welcomed Naa Yomo Ayemuade with a procession.
The report also added that elders of the town afterwards ushered her into the shrine.
Gborbu Wulomo, the chief priest, who was accused of marrying the underage girl, was also spotted at the entrance of the shrine.
Meanwhile, the chief priest has remained quiet since the issue of his reported marriage to the minor unfolded.
Background
The police intervened and took custody of the minor amid concerns regarding the legality of her alleged marriage. This action led to tension when members of the Nungua Traditional Council demanded her immediate release from the hotel where she was being held.
Despite these developments, the office of Gborbu Wulomo clarified that the relationship between Gborbu Wulomo and the 16-year-old girl, Naa Ayemoade, is customary and not a formal marriage.
During a press conference at the Gborbu Wulomo’s office, Spokesperson Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II, the Nungua Mankralo, acknowledged that while the customary arrangement involves an underage individual, it does not condone the initiation of a sexual relationship.