Eric Nyarko, is demanding compensation from his ex-girlfriend
A young man from Tafo, Kumasi, identified as Eric Nyarko, is demanding compensation from his ex-girlfriend, Afia Sarpong, after their relationship ended despite what he describes as a heavy investment in her business.
Speaking on Oyerepa Afutuo, a programme on Oyerepa TV that mediates domestic and relationship disputes, Eric claimed he spent over GH¢450,000 to set up and stock a container shop for Afia, whom he met through her elder sister.
According to him, he decided to help Afia become financially independent as part of his commitment to marry her.
“When I met Afia through her sister, I told her I wanted to marry her. But I also wanted her to have her own business so we could support each other,” Eric said.
He explained that Afia, who was unemployed and unable to further her education, expressed interest in selling clothes — so he financed her venture and helped her establish a shop.
“She couldn’t go to school and she was into selling, but it was just a small business, so I decided to help her get a container and stock it fully. I had some money, so I gave it to her for that purpose. From there, every week I was giving her GH¢500 to add to her capital. I did that until the shop was full. Before that, I was also giving her daily chop money and taking care of her. I used to visit her sometimes, and she also came to my place,” he narrated.
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Eric alleged that once the business began to thrive, Afia’s attitude towards him changed.
“One day, we were walking together when she received a call. I asked who it was, and she got angry. When we went home, we argued. Later, she called her mother and claimed I insulted her, saying her private part smells,” he recounted.
“I compensated her and apologised, but that didn’t solve the issue. Her siblings even called me to intervene, but nothing changed,” he added.
Following their breakup, Eric said he approached Afia and her family to demand a share of the business, but they rejected his request.
“I went to their house with my uncle to ask for a fair share of the business since I invested everything, but Afia and her mother refused. They said I had no right to the shop,” he told the host.
Eric said his relationship with Afia ended abruptly, prompting him to bring the matter before Oyerepa Afutuo for mediation.
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