The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Gushegu, Hafiz Adam, has issued a strong warning to individuals engaging in child marriage, stating that the Assembly will continue to prosecute offenders without compromise.
Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee on Local Government, the MCE expressed concern over the increasing rate of child marriages in the municipality, attributing the trend to entrenched cultural practices that conflict with national laws.
Mr. Adam disclosed that in September, one offender was sentenced to five years in prison for engaging in the act, a move he said demonstrates the Assembly’s determination to curb the practice.
“We will sustain this effort until the situation is brought under control,” he stated.
He lamented that child marriage continues to negatively impact the education and wellbeing of young girls in the municipality.
The MCE also highlighted the dire shortage of teachers in Gushegu, revealing that in many schools, a single teacher handles multiple classes simultaneously, making teaching and learning ineffective.
Source: AdomOnline
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