Ghanaian business magnate Richard Nii Armah Quaye, widely known as RNAQ, has strongly denied allegations of physically abusing his former wife. He stated the claims are unfounded and an attempt to harm his reputation. Mr Quaye made these remarks in an interview on The Delay Show with media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso. He was asked directly if he had ever assaulted his ex-wife, Joana.
“I can’t even beat my children, not to even beat my wife. I have never beaten my wife before,” RNAQ emphatically stated. He also addressed a viral video that has circulated online, purportedly showing evidence of the abuse. Mr Quaye questioned the video’s legitimacy. He also suggested there was a deliberate agenda against him. “I don’t know where they got that video from,” he commented.
Mr Quaye expressed doubts about the video's credibility. He pointed out that digital manipulation is common today. He suggested that images and videos can be altered easily. He also proposed that his ex-wife might have had an encounter that caused swelling. She might have then used that as a video to support her claims. Mr Quaye noted that he did not appear in the video. He felt people unjustly believed the footage without proof.
He expressed concern over the public's swift acceptance of the allegations. He felt this was done without proper investigation. "How can we live in a society like this? This is cruelty," he said. He believes anyone who concluded he was guilty based on the video made a grave injustice. He reiterated his stance that he has never abused any woman. This situation highlights the challenges of verifying online content. It also raises questions about due process in public opinion formation. Cases of alleged domestic abuse require careful consideration of all evidence.