Proceedings in the divorce dispute between Joana Quaye and Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) on Tuesday, June 2, centred on an application filed at the Family Court in Accra seeking to restrict access by Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, to the couple’s children.
The court heard arguments on a motion for maintenance orders pending appeal, during which the Petitioner sought orders limiting the children’s interaction with Hajia4Reall and restricting the Respondent’s access periods.
In support of the application, the Petitioner attached video evidence and referenced material relating to Hajia4Reall’s previous incarceration, arguing that her association with the children may not be in their best interests.
The Petitioner also alleged that the children’s social media activity had been negatively influenced by their environment and interactions while in the Respondent’s care.
Court documents further cited a video involving one of the parties’ children, which the Petitioner said raised concerns about supervision and welfare. According to the documents, the issue was brought to the Respondent’s attention, and he acknowledged concerns regarding the child’s conduct.
The Petitioner further contended that the Respondent’s alleged unavailability during periods when the children visited him resulted in them spending significant time in the company of Hajia4Reall and her child, who, according to the Petitioner, reside with the Respondent.
Respondent opposes application
The Respondent, through counsel Nana Boakye Mensah-Bonsu, opposed the application and challenged the reliefs sought.
Counsel argued that the orders requested would directly affect Hajia4Reall, who is not a party to the proceedings and had not been given an opportunity to be heard, raising concerns of natural justice.
The Respondent further contended that the reliefs sought were not available to the court in the circumstances and challenged the court’s jurisdiction to grant the orders after judgment had already been delivered.
However, counsel for the Petitioner, Godfred Yeboah Dame, disagreed, arguing that Order 65 Rule 23(3) and (4) of C.I. 47, together with the Matrimonial Causes Act, provide a legal basis for the court to make post-judgment orders.
He also indicated that the Petitioner would not oppose service of the motion on Hajia4Reall and her participation in the proceedings, should the court deem it necessary.
On the video evidence, counsel for the Respondent said they would address its contents after the court had viewed the material.
Court adjourns for review of video evidence
Following submissions from both sides, the court indicated that it would first review the video evidence filed in support of the application before making further determinations.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to June 26, 2026, for the court to view the video evidence, hear additional submissions, and consider the Petitioner’s pending motion for injunction.
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