A young Ghanaian man, identified as Otu, has reportedly sued his ex-girlfriend, Mercy Agyei, alleging that she refused to marry him despite him sponsoring her university education.
The story began six years ago in Kumasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, where Otu proposed marriage to Mercy and took on the responsibility of financing her university education.
According to the man, he went beyond financing Mercy’s education, as he also started a business for her mother and fulfilled various financial commitments during the course of their relationship.
As the romance progressed, Otu followed the advice of Mercy’s mother and relocated her to Tema.
In Tema, Otu continued to support Mercy financially, covering the expenses of her Higher National Diploma (HND) program at the Accra Technical University (ATU) and her subsequent degree at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Otu’s financial assistance didn’t end with education; he claims to have supported Mercy’s younger brother and facilitated accommodation for her mother.
The relationship took an unexpected turn when Mercy, after securing a job at a bank in Ghana, decided to end their relationship.
Feeling betrayed by the significant investments he made, Otu has taken the matter to the Kumasi Circuit Court, filing a lawsuit for GH¢350,000 (approximately N26 million).
The lawsuit alleges that Otu’s financial contributions were made under the expectation that the relationship would lead to marriage.
The legal proceedings are reportedly pending, and court sessions have been deferred until February 20, where both parties will have the opportunity to present their cases.
Netizens Reactions…
@EgyaAmakye said; “Naaaaaa Man! Your stories today dey knock me out. Lmaaaaaoooo”.
@ralph_dodo10448 indicated; “He’s done well. If men will be strong to fight this, women scammers will stop. This is a crime as far as our laws are churned.”
@EnnisHugson posted; “I dont want to hear any complaint, if side chick can sue then mr otu can also sue.”
@Your_Blackness reacted; “Interesting story. There should be a lot more involved, including promises, else I don’t see marriage as a reward for supporting a lady’s education.”
@Love906 said; “See tears. Lol.”
@lowkey15294477 indicated; “The ladies Dey fun fool we too much this one di33 he for take a go court or pay back his money Sekof wey nkwasiabuo this?”
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A wealthy man named Otu takes Mercy Agyei, an ABSA Bank employee, to court for refusing to marry him after supporting her education for six years.
— Ghana Crimes (@GhanaCrimes) January 19, 2024
