Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye has initiated an out-of-court settlement proposal with his former spouse, Joana Quaye, in an effort to resolve their highly publicised divorce dispute and reach a definitive resolution.

In a formal legal communication dated May 7, 2026, representation for Mr Quaye, Sory & Partners@Law, notified opposing counsel, Dame & Partners, that their client is prepared to present an upgraded financial package in the interest of family harmony and mutual peace.

According to the correspondence, the modified proposal was submitted "without prejudice" and is explicitly aimed at protecting the emotional well-being and welfare of their children, as well as the broader families involved.

The legal team noted that while the High Court had previously ordered an alimony payout of GH¢300,000, Mr Quaye is now offering a significantly increased lump sum of GH¢2 million to secure an amicable, global settlement. The letter indicated that the entrepreneur is determined to bring finality to all unresolved issues and avoid prolonged adversarial litigation.

Judicial Controversy Over Delayed Judgment

This settlement offer surfaces amidst intensifying scrutiny regarding the administrative handling of the matrimonial lawsuit.

Prior to this development, Joana Quaye filed an official petition with the Chief Justice and the Judicial Council, challenging the conduct of the presiding trial judge, Justice Justin Dorgu.

The petition, compiled by her legal representatives, states that although the judge issued his final verbal orders in the case on January 20, 2026, the comprehensive written judgment was not formally released until April 20, 2026. Her lawyers argue that this three-month gap effectively caused the statutory window for filing an appeal to expire before they could review the text.

The wife's legal team contends that the procedural delay severely undermined her constitutional right to properly evaluate and legally contest the ruling. The petition calls for an immediate internal investigation by the Judicial Council to determine whether any procedural infractions or breaches of judicial conduct occurred during the final processing of the judgment.

The ongoing divorce proceedings have attracted significant public interest in recent months, driven by contentious disputes over asset distribution, parental custody rights, and child maintenance frameworks.