By Samuel Ofori Boateng, GNA
Sokoban (Ash), Aug. 18, GNA – Prospective couples have been urged to gain a proper understanding of the responsibilities and demands of marriage before committing themselves to it.
Madam Diana Adu Dankwa, a legal practitioner, who made the call, expressed concern over the increasing incidence of marital breakdowns and divorces in the country.
Speaking at the fifth anniversary celebrations of the Endtime Divine Ministry at Sokoban in the Kumasi metropolis, she said marriage required commitment, patience, mutual respect, understanding and willingness by both partners to work through challenges.
Lawyer Adu Dankwa said couples should have genuine and justifiable grounds before considering divorce and cautioned prospective spouses against rushing into marriage without adequately preparing themselves for their responsibilities.
She advised couples to refrain from taking their private marital disputes to radio, television and social media platforms, adding that, public platforms did not have the legal authority to dissolve marriages, whether contracted under customary law or Ordinance.
She expressed concern about the practice of couples publicly discussing intimate marital disagreements, saying such matters could often be addressed through constructive dialogue, counselling, and appropriate professional intervention.
Lawyer Adu Dankwa said exposing marital disputes to the public could have far-reaching consequences for the couples, their families and, in some instances, their children.
She encouraged couples facing difficulties in their marriages to seek counselling and guidance from trusted professionals and appropriate institutions, instead of turning their private matters into public discussions.
The Lawyer further called on women to respect their husbands and uphold the values and responsibilities associated with marriage.
She cautioned couples against allowing educational or professional achievements to create unnecessary tension or disrespect in marital relationships, emphasising the importance of humility, mutual respect, and understanding.
She, however, stressed that the responsibility for building a stable and peaceful home rested on both partners.
“Marriage is a partnership, and both the husband and the wife have responsibilities to make the relationship work,” she said.
Apostle Benjamin Owusu, the Founder and Leader of the Endtime Divine Ministry, called for measures to strengthen discipline in Ghana’s educational institutions.
He urged the government to consider appropriate measures that would enable teachers to effectively enforce discipline, while ensuring that any disciplinary practices complied with the law and child-protection standards.
Apostle Owusu said discipline was essential in nurturing responsible young people and preparing them to contribute meaningfully to national development.
He noted that schools had an important role to play in shaping the character and values of the younger generation and called for a balanced approach that promoted both discipline and the protection of children’s rights.
Touching on religious tolerance, Apostle Owusu urged Ghanaians to respect one another’s religious beliefs and practices to preserve the country’s peace and stability.
He called on religious leaders and their followers to refrain from statements and activities that could create unnecessary tension, misunderstanding, or division among citizens.
He said Ghana’s reputation for religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence must be protected and strengthened through mutual respect and dialogue.
Apostle Owusu appealed to religious leaders, institutions and the public to promote unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence for the continued development of the country.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/ Christabel Addo