The High Court at Cape Coast has issued a directive to former Education Minister Professor Dominic Fobih, urging him to pardon his son and nephew for their objections to his marriage to a 30-year-old woman, Mary Nyamekye Oduro.
In a recent ruling reported by Dennislaw.com, the court declared that there were no valid grounds for the opposition raised against the 80-year-old professor’s union with Mary Nyamekye, whom he loves.
The case, which gained widespread public attention and controversy in May 2023 following the viral video of the former minister’s traditional wedding, saw objections based on concerns about the significant age gap between Professor Fobih and his bride, as well as doubts about Mary’s intentions.
Objectors argued that the marriage was irrational, citing Professor Fobih’s recovery from a stroke and the perceived potential for marital discord due to the age difference. They also expressed suspicions about Mary’s motives, alleging infidelity and manipulation.
Furthermore, claims regarding a prior engagement with one Beatrice Boateng were addressed by the court, confirming that the marriage had been dissolved and dismissing the objectors’ arguments as unsubstantiated.
Ultimately, the court ruled in favour of Professor Fobih and Mary Nyamekye, dismissing the objections as lacking merit. In addition, the court urged Professor Fobih to forgive his son, Dr. Nick Fobih, and nephew, Nicholas Fobih, and imposed financial penalties of GHC20,000 and GHC 20,000 on the objectors, respectively.
The ruling marks a resolution to the highly publicized dispute surrounding Professor Fobih’s marriage, emphasizing the importance of legal recourse and the protection of individuals’ right to marry based on mutual consent and affection.
As the case concludes, attention now shifts to the aftermath of the court’s decision and the potential reconciliation between Professor Fobih and his family members, as well as the ongoing journey of the newlywed couple as they navigate their future together.