"Victim of Success": RNAQ Rejects Infidelity Claims, Blames External Plots for Marriage Collapse

In a candid and highly publicized interview on the Delay Show, prominent Ghanaian businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) has opened up about the dissolution of his ten-year marriage. Quaye firmly refuted viral allegations of infidelity, asserting that he was never caught cheating and has no children outside of his marriage. Instead, he attributed the breakdown of his domestic life to his rapid rise in wealth and success, which he claims altered the dynamics of his personal relationships and attracted negative external influences. He described himself as a "victim of his own success," explaining that the increasing prosperity he achieved led to distrust and envy among those in his inner circle.

Quaye alleged that his marriage was targeted by "external scavengers and parasites" who sought to undermine him. In a particularly striking claim, he stated, "They couldn't get me, so they used my wife," suggesting a coordinated effort by outsiders to destabilize his home life because they could not find flaws in his professional conduct. He specifically noted the negative impact of a childhood friend he once trusted, whose influence he believes contributed significantly to the marital friction. Despite these external pressures, Quaye maintained a respectful stance toward his ex-wife, Joana, while simultaneously taking personal accountability for the failure of the union, noting that efforts to repair the relationship were ultimately unsuccessful.

The interview sparked a wave of public discourse and some backlash against the host, Deloris Frimpong Manso (Delay), regarding her line of questioning. However, media personality and marriage counsellor George Lutterodt defended the veteran broadcaster, praising her 18-year career and her ability to secure high-profile guests. Lutterodt dismissed criticisms of her interviewing style, arguing that the success of the program lies in the guests' responsibility for their own responses. This development highlights the intense public interest in the personal lives of Ghana’s business elite and the complex intersection of private success and public scrutiny.