Popular Ghanaian counsellor George Lutterodt has revealed that no law in the country explicitly bans marrying more than one person.
Speaking on United Showbiz on UTV, which was aired over the weekend, Counsellor Lutterodt stated that no law in Ghana bans marrying more than one person, adding that there are cultural and religious considerations that come into play.
He said people who would want to have multiple spouses should not engage in civil marriage under the ordinance.
“If you are polygamous and not a Muslim, do not engage in a civil marriage. Do the customary. And the customary can go beyond four…probably twenty. You can do it.
“Because no law in this country bans anybody from marrying more than what you want to do. The law is that you are breaking a rule if you are not taking good care of the spouse. It’s part of the Domestic Violence Act.”
Lutterodt also explained that it is wrongful for women to depend on men, noting that wives have the right to depend on their husbands.
According to him, it is not socially and legally sound for any woman to put their dependency on a man other than their father.
“It is wrong for any woman to depend on a man. No woman was created to depend on a man…biblically, legally, socially, and traditionally.”
“It is right for every wife to depend on the husband,” he stated.
He highlighted that while the country’s laws do not prohibit polygamy, societal norms and religious beliefs often influence people’s decisions regarding marriage.
During the show, Lutterodt also discussed the implications of polygamy on family dynamics and societal structure.
He emphasised the importance of understanding the responsibilities and challenges that come with marrying multiple partners.
