Ghanaian business mogul, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, popularly known as RNAQ, has firmly denied allegations of physically abusing his ex-wife, describing the claims as false and part of a deliberate agenda to tarnish his image.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso on The Delay Show, Richard Nii Armah Quaye addressed circulating claims suggesting he had assaulted his former spouse, Joana.
When asked directly whether he had ever laid hands on his ex-wife, RNAQ responded emphatically:
“I can’t even beat my children, not to even beat my wife. I have never beaten my wife before.”
He further acknowledged awareness of a viral video allegedly linked to the claims but questioned its authenticity and intent.
“I have seen that video circulating which talks about me beating my wife and, as I said, there is a clear agenda on me. I don’t know where they got that video from,” he stated.
The businessman went on to challenge the credibility of the footage, suggesting that visuals can be misleading in today’s digital age.
“In today’s world, people can even do makeup that looks like someone has been beaten. Second, she may have had an encounter with someone and gotten a swollen face and use it as a video. Because you see, that purported video that I saw people believe in it, there were none of me in that video.”
He expressed shock over the public’s reaction to the allegations, raising concerns about how quickly conclusions are drawn without thorough verification.
“I keep watching the video and I asked myself, does it mean anyone who comes to make allegations about me or accuse me would be believed? How can we live in a society like this? This is cruelty. I think anyone who believed her by watching that video where I did not show up and made a conclusion has made a great injustice to me.”
RNAQ further emphasized that he has never abused any woman.
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Background to the Allegations
The businessman’s remarks come amid serious allegations outlined in a legal petition filed on behalf of his ex-wife.
In a letter dated April 14, 2026, signed by Godfred Yeboah Dame, Senior Partner at Dame and Partners, and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, the complainant alleged enduring years of abuse during the marriage.
According to the legal team, a formal complaint was lodged with the Ghana Police Service on December 9, 2025, citing approximately 11 years of alleged physical and emotional abuse.
The claims include repeated instances of violence, such as slapping, punching, kicking, and whipping with a belt, particularly during disputes related to alleged infidelity. The lawyers further indicated that the allegations are supported by video evidence and form part of ongoing divorce proceedings.
Additionally, the petition alleges instances of coercion within the marriage, claiming the complainant was at times pressured into sexual relations, with refusal reportedly leading to further assault and withdrawal of financial support.
The case has since been referred to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, which has commenced investigations.
The legal team also referenced a prior incident involving an alleged attempt by the suspect to forcibly break down a bedroom door at the couple’s Dansoman residence in Accra, a matter they say remains unresolved.
