RNAQ Denies Physically Abusing his Wife
Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, widely known as RNAQ, has strongly denied allegations of physically abusing his ex-wife, insisting the claims are false and part of a calculated attempt to damage his reputation.
In an interview, RNAQ addressed the accusations, which have gained traction on social media following the circulation of a viral video.
Responding directly to the claims, he stated: “I can’t even beat my children, not to even beat my wife. I have never beaten my wife before.”
RNAQ acknowledged seeing the widely shared video allegedly linked to the abuse claims but questioned both its authenticity and relevance.
“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 said.
He further argued that modern technology makes it easy to manipulate appearances, cautioning against drawing conclusions without concrete evidence.
“In today’s world, people can even do makeup that looks like someone has been beaten,” he noted. “She may have had an encounter with someone and gotten a swollen face and used it as a video. The video people are relying on does not show me at all.”
The businessman expressed concern about what he described as a rush to judgment by the public.
“I keep asking myself, does it mean anyone who makes allegations against me will be believed without verification?” he questioned. “Anyone who concluded I was responsible based on that video has done me a great injustice.”
RNAQ maintained that he has never abused any woman, describing the allegations as deeply troubling.
The allegations stem from a legal petition reportedly filed on behalf of his ex-wife, Joana, by prominent lawyer Godfred Yeboah Dame of Dame and Partners. The petition, dated April 14, 2026, was addressed to the Inspector-General of Police.
According to the legal filing, a formal complaint had earlier been lodged with the Ghana Police Service on December 9, 2025, alleging approximately 11 years of physical and emotional abuse during the marriage.
The claims include accusations of repeated violence, such as slapping, punching, kicking, and whipping, particularly during disputes related to alleged infidelity. The legal team further indicated that the allegations are supported by video evidence and are part of ongoing divorce proceedings.
Additional claims in the petition include allegations of coercion, with the complainant reportedly pressured into sexual relations, and refusal allegedly leading to further assault and withdrawal of financial support.
The case has since been referred to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service, which has begun investigations.
The petition also cites a previous incident at the couple’s Dansoman residence in Accra, where RNAQ is alleged to have attempted to forcibly break down a bedroom door, an issue the legal team says remains unresolved.
The matter continues to unfold as investigations proceed.
