Joana Quaye heads to Appeals Court over 'inadequate' GH¢300k settlementHowever, she was awarded only GH¢300,000 in the distribution of the matrimonial properties. The judge who presided over the case, Justice Kofi Dorgu, reportedly stated that he awarded Joana Quaye only GH¢300,000 to “discourage divorces”. The judge also reportedly ordered RNAQ to cater for the educational and health needs of their children, adding that Joana Quaye can remarry because she is a beautiful woman. Additionally, the Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, Nii Moi Thompson, also raised concerns about the judge’s ruling, arguing that the judgment should have been based solely on the woman’s verifiable and objective contribution to the wealth at stake. Read some of the reactions below:MAG/VPORNAQ Divorce: Court awards ex-wife GH¢300k, dismisses GH¢50m settlement claim

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2026 15:28 UTC