Come Up With Royal Proclamation To End Widowhood Rites

An appeal has been made to chiefs in the Upper East Region to come up with royal proclamation to outlaw the dehumanizing aspects of widowhood rites. The appeal was made by Mr James K. Boama, programmes Manager, Action Aid Ghana (AAG) at a get-together organised by the NGO for its partners and media on Tuesday in Bolgatanga. Mr Boama however commended the chiefs for modifying certain aspect of widowhood rites such as the stripping of widows naked, and bathing them in public, and urged them ... Read More Read Full Story