Rasheeda Adams, ex-wife of Ras Mubarak, has revealed that, she divorced the Kumbugu MP because he was extremely abusive towards her.
Ms Adams’ response follows claims by Ras Mubrak that, his ex-wife divorced him just before the December 7, 2017 election for no apparent reason.
Ras Mubarak married daughter of Asawase MP, Muntaka Mubarak in Kumasi over the weekend, but reports suggested that the new bride was his second wife.
However, the lawmaker in a Facebook post Monday, disputed the claims, saying he has only one wife.
“I've just woken up to news that I married an additional wife yesterday. Let me put it on record that – though I am unapologetically a believer in polygamy and my religion, and my proud Dagbon tradition and culture permit polygamy, – I just remarried yesterday after my wife then, packed out and sued for divorce a few weeks before the 2016 election,” Ras Mubarak stated.
However, setting the records straight on her Facebook page Monday, Rasheeda said:
*I was married to Mr. Mubarak, which resulted in two beautiful children.
*Said marriage has been over for more than a year, as we are now in court over custody matters
*The marriage ended due to extremely abusive behavior from Mr. Mubarak towards me.
*We have not lived together for the last 1 year
Below is her full statement:
DISCLAIMER:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I woke up this morning to a barrage of calls sympathizing with me, because my “husband” ,Ras Mubarak took a second wife. I wish to categorically state that, this information is wrong. I have refrained from commenting on this issue because I believe my time and energy would be put to better use by working hard and nurturing my children. However, it has gotten to a point where I am avoiding business calls just so I do not have to speak to another “sympathizer”.
*I was married to Mr. Mubarak, which resulted in two beautiful children.
*Said marriage has been over for more than a year, as we are now in court over custody matters
*The marriage ended due to extremely abusive behavior from Mr. Mubarak towards me.
*We have not lived together for the last 1 year
For those who were “kind” enough to call me to solicit for information:
*No, I do not know his new wife, Don’t ask me if she is his sister, I don’t know.
*Yes I’m fine with it. The Ashantis have a proverb to wit;” After one pushes an old lady, where she falls is not one’s business”.
*A man cannot have a second wife when he does not have a first, and I AM NOT HIS WIFE.
I am very happy for him as the father of my children and wish him marital bliss so he can completely forget my existence. I feel nothing but relief.
Finally, I would be grateful if my former colleagues in the media would verify their facts before putting them out. It will save us all a great deal of stress.
Thank you.
Ghana| Atinkaonline.com