Deputy Local Government Minister joins Mamprugu Kingdom to intensify campaign against child marriage
The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has joined traditional authorities and development partners in the Mamprugu Kingdom to strengthen efforts to end child marriage in Ghana. The engagement took place at a declaration durbar in Nalerigu in the North East Region on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as […]
Deputy Minister Rita Naa Odoley Sowah joined Mamprugu Kingdom leaders in a campaign to combat child marriage in Ghana. The meeting occurred during a declaration durbar in Nalerigu, Northeast Region on October 10, 2026. The event aimed to protect adolescent girls from harmful practices and promote their education. Organized by the Obaapa Development Foundation (ODF), the UNFPA Ghana, and the Ministry, the durbar brought together leaders from Samni, Wungu, Mozuu, and Soo.
They discussed protecting girls' rights, promoting education, and mobilizing traditional leaders to eliminate practices threatening girls' welfare and development. The initiative seeks to encourage traditional authorities to lead efforts against child marriage through advocacy and collective action. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities and development partners to safeguard girls' rights and promote inclusive community development.
This event marks the International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually on October 11. It highlights the importance of traditional leadership and community participation in ending child marriage and creating safer environments for girls to pursue their education and aspirations.
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