Efutuakwa Traditional Council orders spiritual purification, threatens market closure over alleged defilement of minor

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The Assin Fosu Station Market has been rocked by a serious controversy that has caused great indignation and fear of traditional retaliation. Following startling claims that a teenage girl was sexually exploited on the market grounds, the Efutuakwa Traditional Council is calling for quick spiritual purification.

The victim, who is seven months pregnant, was allegedly mistreated by a market watchman and her own father. Conflicting claims about the girl's age led to the release of the second suspect, while the father is still being held by the police on charges of incest.

However, the incident goes beyond legal disputes for traditional leaders. The local deity, River Onwer, has been very enraged by the defilement, Osahene Adjei Kwame III stated, fearing spiritual disaster for the entire town. To arrange required cleaning ceremonies, chiefs have called the victim, the suspect, and market leaders to the Okumanini Palace.

The Assin Fosu Station Market will be shut down immediately and completely if market authorities do not fully participate with the spiritual ceremonies, according to a clear ultimatum issued by community elders. Residents are desperately waiting for a prompt resolution to bring justice to the young child and tranquility to their hallowed land as their worry grows.

Source: www.adomonline.com