Legal firm, Dame & Partners, lawyers for Ms. Joana Quaye, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to provide an update on investigations into a domestic violence complaint she filed against her estranged husband, Richard Nii Armah Quaye.
In a letter dated April 14, 2026, the firm said it represents Ms. Quaye, who was married to Mr. Quaye until January 20, 2026, and is the mother of their three children.
The lawyers indicated that their client lodged a formal complaint with the Ghana Police Service on December 9, 2025, following what they described as years of sustained physical abuse and violence.
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According to the petition, Ms. Quaye endured repeated acts of assault over eleven years, allegedly triggered by her objections to her husband’s infidelity. The letter detailed claims of physical attacks, including slapping, punching, kicking, and whipping with a belt, reportedly supported by video evidence and court records tied to ongoing divorce proceedings.
The law firm further alleged that Mr. Quaye, on several occasions, attempted to coerce their client into sexual relations after prolonged absences, with resistance reportedly resulting in further physical abuse and withdrawal of financial support for the household.
The complaint was referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, which is said to have initiated investigations. However, the law firm expressed concern over what it described as delays and apparent inaction.
It also cited a separate incident in Dansoman, Accra, where Mr. Quaye allegedly attempted to forcibly break into Ms. Quaye’s bedroom at midnight—an earlier complaint that has reportedly remained unresolved for three years.
Dame & Partners warned that the perceived lack of urgency in handling the complaints could undermine public confidence in the justice system, particularly for victims of domestic violence.
“We respectfully request confirmation of the current status of investigations into the complaints of physical violence, abuse, and other criminal conduct,” the letter stated, urging the police to take immediate steps to ensure justice is served.
Copies of the petition were also sent to the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection.