By Belinda Nketia
Ghanaian lawyer and family law expert Maurice Ampaw sparked a debate during an interview with Kafui Dey on GTV’s Breakfast Show, where he discussed the legal foundations of marriage in Ghana. His comments on infidelity in marriage drew strong reactions from listeners and viewers.
The discussion was prompted by a listener’s question about a difficult marital situation: a husband whose wife had allegedly cheated, deprived him of intimacy, and filed for divorce in the U.S.
In response, Ampaw stated that men should “be happy” when a woman cheats and wants to leave. He argued that forgiving a cheating woman is not advisable, whereas forgiving a cheating man is more acceptable because, in his view, men often cheat without emotional attachment or intent. He further claimed that men “don’t mean it” when they cheat.
Ampaw went on to suggest that women, on the other hand, take a long time to decide to cheat, do so deliberately, and often because they have emotionally detached from the marriage and fallen in love with another man.
Maurice Ampaw, known for his outspoken views, has once again stirred conversation on the complexities of love, law, and societal expectations.
Whether his remarks will lead to legal and cultural reflection or further controversy remains to be seen.