RNAQ’s Ex-Wife Appeals the Divorce Judgment, Seeks More Benefits
- Joana Quaye, the ex-wife of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, appealed a High Court divorce ruling for increased financial benefits
- The High Court initially awarded Joana GH¢300,000, a third of their Dansoman home, two cars, and custody of their children
- Explaining the appeal, the lawyers claimed the ruling failed to acknowledge her contributions to the marriage and business
Joana Quaye, the former wife of Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ), has appealed a ruling over benefits from their bitter split.
The Accra High Court granted the divorce between the wealthy Ghanaian businessman and his ex-wife on January 20, 2026.
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The divorce, which was initiated by Joana Quaye, was awarded by Justice Kofi Dorgu.
According to The Law Platform, she sought an order from the court directed at her ex-husband to pay a lump sum of GH¢50 million cedis.
However, in his ruling, Justice Dorgu awarded Joana a GH¢300,000 lump sum, one-third of the Dansoman matrimonial home, and two vehicles.
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The judge's ruling, according to the platform, was meant to prevent 'frequent divorces with the expectation of reaping huge monetary benefits'.
RNAQ's ex-wife appeals divorce ruling
However, Joana Quaye appealed the judgment delivered by the High Court on January 20, 2026.
The co-founder of Quick Credit, now Bills Micro-Credit, has argued that the initial judgment was:
"Manifestly inadequate, inequitable and unfair."
Her lawyers argued that the court failed to recognise her full contributions to building the business and the marriage.
They claimed Richard Nii Armah Quaye was making a profit at the expense of Joana, with the case now before the Court of Appeal.
Reactions to RNAQ's divorce ruling
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the divorce appeal by RNAQ's ex-wife.
@Paco_Autos said:
"When a judge with little sense sits on your case, you re in trouble . Waa imagine. 1/3rd of a house lol . 300,000 cedis, all while’s she has 3 children with the man. Lol."
@ExPatangP wrote:
"She will win later. It is grossly unfair to her. On a legal basis."
@eagleyez7 said:
"The appeals court should take one car away from her."
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@goldenbwoigh wrote:
"So all these while it was the woman who initiated the divorce?🥲."
@Hovst18 said:
"This is why a lot of African countries are broke. How the hell is a person a judge? Your personal views about divorces should not influence your ruling."
@ExPatangP wrote:
"A man who spent 2 million dollars on sharing gold bars Spent more Millions on his birthday when he turned 40 But you think it’s fair That he gives her 30,000 dollars after 16 years of marriage Ei?"
RNAQ fuels Hajia4Reall dating rumours
YEN.com.gh also reported that RNAQ had sparked buzz online after publicly praising Hajia4Reall’s beauty, fuelling long-time dating rumours.
Their rumoured relationship had earlier gained attention when Nana Akua Addo hinted at the supposed union by naming the socialite as 'Mrs RNAQ'.
The businessman’s comment on her viral photo has intensified speculation, with many expecting the duo to go public with their romance soon.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
