The Accra Circuit Court has ruled that a businessman must pay his former girlfriend GHS200,000. This ruling comes after the court found he failed to keep his promise to marry her. The businessman is over 60 years old.
The legal action started when the businessman filed a suit to remove the woman from a property. However, the court identified a breach of marriage promise during the proceedings.
The woman suffered financial and emotional harm because of the broken promise. The court considered these factors in its decision.
This judgment serves as a reminder of the legal consequences for breaking marriage promises in Ghana. It highlights financial and emotional damages that can result.
The court's decision concludes a case that evolved from a simple property dispute into a significant compensation order. It underscores the legal protection available to individuals in such circumstances.