RNAQ Divorce Battle to Court of Appeal in Ghana
Joana Quaye Challenges High Court Divorce Ruling Against Richard Nii Armah Quaye
Why Joana Quaye Is Appealing the Divorce Settlement Decision
Joana Quaye, former wife of Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has officially taken her long-running divorce dispute to the Court of Appeal in Accra, seeking to overturn a High Court ruling on their marriage and asset distribution.
The appeal, filed on April 1, 2026, is being handled by legal representatives led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame. The move challenges the earlier judgment delivered on January 20, 2026, which dissolved the marriage and outlined how the couple’s assets should be shared.
At the center of the dispute is the division of marital property. The High Court awarded Joana Quaye GH¢300,000, a one-third share of their Dansoman home, and GH¢5,000 monthly for the upkeep of their three children — significantly lower than the GH¢50 million settlement she initially requested.
Her legal team argues that the ruling failed to properly apply Ghanaian laws governing equitable distribution of marital assets, insisting that many of the properties and businesses attributed solely to her former husband were built during the marriage and should be treated as joint assets.
A key point in the appeal is the claim that Joana Quaye played a role in the early development of her ex-husband’s business empire, including involvement in Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Limited (now Bills Micro Credit Limited), which reportedly served as the foundation for his broader financial success.
The appeal also challenges aspects of the High Court’s reasoning, including comments made by the presiding judge about the nature of marriage and the financial claims involved in the case.
Joana Quaye is now asking the appellate court to set aside the entire judgment and order a more equitable redistribution of all assets acquired during the marriage — including business interests, properties, and other investments.
The case, which has spanned four years, continues to spark widespread public debate in Ghana around marital property laws, spousal contributions, and fairness in divorce settlements.
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