Businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye (RNAQ) publicly distanced himself from socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Real, during proceedings at the High Court, Family Division, in Accra on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The revelation came amid ongoing litigation with his former wife, Joana Quaye. In Paragraph 19 of his Affidavit in Opposition, RNAQ rejected claims that Hajia4Real is his concubine, describing her instead as a friend.
“Furthermore, the description of Mona Montrage as my concubine is not only misleading and false but is a factual inaccuracy as she is not my concubine and even more so, I cannot be said to have a concubine as an unmarried man…” he stated.
The declaration has attracted significant public attention due to previous speculation about the nature of the relationship between RNAQ and Hajia4Real.
The case forms part of a bitter maintenance and custody battle between RNAQ and his ex-wife, Joana Quaye. Joana is seeking maintenance pending appeal, variation of custody and access arrangements, as well as an injunction pending appeal.
She is requesting, among other reliefs, orders restricting Hajia4Real’s access to the children of the marriage and limiting RNAQ’s access, citing the welfare and best interests of the children.
Representing Joana Quaye, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame argued for the court’s intervention to protect the children’s welfare, citing alleged non-compliance with maintenance payments and concerns about the children’s exposure to Hajia4Real.
Joana claims the court-ordered monthly maintenance of GH¢5,000 is often paid late, causing difficulties in meeting the children’s educational, healthcare, and daily needs. She has also raised concerns about the children’s welfare while in their father’s care.
A key issue before the court involves video evidence exhibited by Joana Quaye, which she argues shows conduct warranting a review of the existing custody and access arrangements. RNAQ disputes the interpretation and significance of the videos.
After hearing submissions from both sides, the court adjourned the matter to Friday, June 26, 2026. On that date, the court is expected to view the disputed video evidence and continue hearing arguments on the injunction application pending appeal.
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