A 17-year-old boy identified as Somto Nwanchukwu, has reportedly pressured his family into holding a traditional wedding ceremony for him and his 16-year-old fiancée in Anambra state.
The underage coupl tied the knot traditionally according to Nnewi customs and tradition, over the weekend.
According to Ananaedoonline, the groom is the last child of the family and hails from Otolo Nnewi.
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He had allegedly dropped out of school to pursue his dream of being with his underage lover.
Reports have it that after the traditional marriage, his parents opened a retail outlet for the couple to manage and possibly take care of themselves.
Somto is however not the only son of the family as his brother works at an hospital in the state.
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