Denying Partner Sex Can Attract Jail – Police

T The Ghana Police Service has warned that denying one’s partner sex could amount to emotional abuse and attract criminal sanctions under the country’s Domestic Violence Act.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dennis Fiakpui, the Oti Regional Deputy Police Commander, said such conduct is punishable under Act 732 of 2007, which addresses various forms of domestic violence, including emotional abuse.

Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), ACP Fiakpui explained that women who deliberately refuse their husbands sex, as well as men who deny their wives sex, could be charged if the action causes emotional pain or distress.

According to him, offenders found guilty under the law risk a prison sentence of up to two years. He encouraged victims, regardless of gender, to report such cases to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the police.

“If your husband refuses to eat your food and makes you unhappy or causes you emotional pain, you can report it to the police. If your husband comes home late and causes emotional distress, you can also make a case at DOVVSU,” he said.

ACP Fiakpui added that the law applies equally to both men and women, stressing that any partner who withholds affection or engages in conduct that leads to emotional abuse can be held accountable under Ghanaian law.