Ghana Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dennis Fiakpui, has stated that denying a partner sex can lead to emotional abuse charges under Ghana’s Domestic Violence Act 732 of 2007.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the Oti Regional Deputy Commander, revealed that women who refuse their husbands’ sex could be charged for emotional abuse and, when found guilty, jailed for a maximum of two years’ imprisonment.
He said the law is also applicable to men who may deny their wives sex, encouraging such emotionally abused women to also lodge complaints with the police.
“If your husbands refuse to eat your food and make you unhappy and cause you emotional pain, you can also report it to the police, and if your husbands come home late and cause you to be unhappy, you can make a case at DOVSSU,” he said.
ACP Fiakpui added that women who refused to give sex to their husbands should equally be reported.
Several reactions have started trailing the above video of Ghana Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), see reactions below;
tofa_visuals commented, “Congratulations Ghana people.”
ayam_palesh said, “I first think say na Nigeria, I been wan go show my woman ni….”
l.tobiloba wrote, “If this hits Nigeria, Police stations would be full of ‘hungry’ husbands and wives reporting late nights. Jail go full for two days!
topead_website_mobileapp shared, “Dear men, always make sure you’re very good in the other room and doesn’t cheat. Your woman will always want you and not deny you.
divine_favor26 remarked, “Wen I say GH you say Ghana…..”
ww__nd added, “How long does it take to get Ghana passport?”
joe124171 spills, “Nigeria government una dey see una mate .”
The statement by ACP Dennis Fiakpui has sparked widespread debate online, highlighting how Ghana’s Domestic Violence Act extends to emotional abuse within marital relationships, including the denial of sex.
While reactions range from surprise to humor, the discussion underscores the importance of understanding local laws and the legal implications of actions in intimate relationships.
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