“RNAQ Divorce Ruling Unfair and Unjust; I Will Ensure Justice for Joana Quaye” – Lawyer Maurice Ampaw
Legal expert calls for appeal after controversial ruling in Richard Nii Armah Quaye divorce case
- Lawyer Maurice Ampaw condemns the Nii Armah Quaye divorce ruling as unfair and promises to pursue justice for Ms. Joana Quaye.
- The trial court awarded Ms. Quaye GH₵300,000, GH₵5,000 monthly for the children, and one-third of a Dansoman house
- Appeal argues that marital property, including luxury homes and vehicles, should be equitably divided
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, Founder of the Legal Advocacy Foundation, has described the recent ruling in the divorce case between Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye and his wife, Ms. Joana Quaye, as “unfair, unjust, and doesn’t add up.”
He made the remarks in an interview with Kwame Tanko on the Lawson TV Ghana Se Sen Show on Thursday, April 2026.
Ms. Quaye, who was married to Nii Armah Quaye for 16 years and has three children with him, is challenging a judgment delivered by Justice Kofi Dorgu in January 2026.
The court granted her GH₵300,000 as financial provision and GH₵5,000 monthly for the care of their children. The ruling also awarded her only one-third of a Dansoman house, leaving out several other assets acquired during the marriage.
“The judge that sat on the Nii Armah divorce case has not been stubborn before, but this judgment is one of the most unfair I have seen in my life, and I will deal with it,” Ampaw said. He added that while he is not alleging bribery, the ruling does not reflect the reality of the marriage or the contributions of Ms. Quaye.
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw emphasized that marriage should be viewed as a partnership and, in legal terms, a business.
“Who told you marriage is not investment? Marriage is a business. The Supreme Court has said marriage is a business,” he said. He further argued that spouses understand the value of each other, particularly in contexts where marital contributions emotional, financial, and physical are often overlooked.
According to Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, Ms. Quaye sacrificed a lot during the marriage and played a significant role in Nii Armah’s success.
“She has serviced him including sex, taken care of the children, and contributed to the wealth he now enjoys. Yet, if she is demanding GH₵50 million and the judge orders only GH₵300,000, with GH₵5,000 monthly for the children, that is far too small,” Lawyer Maurice Ampaw stated.
He also criticized the division of properties, noting that the trial court has consistently awarded only one-third of many of Nii Armah’s houses to his wife. The appeal, filed by her lawyers from Dame & Partners, argues that properties including residences in Trasacco Estate and East Legon, as well as luxury vehicles like Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Range Rover, were acquired during the marriage and should be considered marital property subject to equitable distribution.
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw also alleged that Nii Armah Quaye has undue influence over the trial proceedings, though he clarified he was not claiming bribery had occurred.
“What pains me is that the judge orders only one-third of the properties to the wife despite clear evidence of her contributions to the family wealth,” he said.
The lawyer expressed confidence that the appeal will succeed. “I will do justice for Mrs. Joana Quaye. The case will go to the Supreme Court, and the appeal will succeed,” he assured.
Among the grounds of appeal, Ms. Quaye contends that the trial court’s final orders are inconsistent with constitutional principles and established legal frameworks governing the division of marital property upon divorce in Ghana.
Evidence submitted during the trial showed that Quaye established Quick Credit & Investment Micro-Credit Limited, now Bills Micro Credit Limited, with Ms. Quaye as a shareholder, forming the foundation of his wealth and multiple business ventures.
