Customary law marriage protects women better - expert

Accra, Ghana - Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, has stated that Customary Law Marriage provides better protection for women than Ordinance Marriage.

Speaking at the maiden Marriage Governance Conference in Accra, Dr. Srem-Sai explained that under Customary Law Marriage, husbands are mandated to provide maintenance and accommodation for their wives, and in the event of his death, his family is responsible for the upkeep of the woman.

He emphasized that this protection is not offered under Ordinance Marriage, which is based on English Law or Common Law.

The conference also discussed the challenges of registering Customary and Islamic Marriages, with panellists highlighting the need for registration and the importance of reflecting the practices and beliefs of the people in the registration process.

The event, organized by MarryRight Ghana Ltd in partnership with the Attorney-General's Department and the Registrar General's Department, aimed to promote best practices in marriage governance.

Source : Lead News Online