Kofi Akpaloo, the presidential aspirant for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) in the upcoming 2024 general elections, has ignited widespread debate following his recent comments on his daughter’s marriage.
In a provocative interview, Akpaloo declared that he would only approve of his daughter’s marriage if her prospective husband could impregnate her before the wedding.
Akpaloo explained that his condition is rooted in his desire to ensure that his daughter does not suffer the stress or societal stigma that might accompany difficulties in conceiving after marriage.
He emphasized that while infertility might not necessarily be his daughter’s fault, societal norms often unfairly place the burden of blame on women when couples face challenges in having children.
“I’m not stopping any man from getting married to my daughter, but the only condition for this to happen is if the man can impregnate her first,” Akpaloo stated during the interview.
He expressed his preference for his daughter to have a child before marriage to avoid future difficulties, adding, “If you’re a man who wants to marry my daughter, you need to impregnate her before the marriage. I don’t want her to face stress over having babies after getting married.”
Despite attempts by the interview host to persuade him to reconsider his stance, Akpaloo remained resolute, asserting that he would reject any suitor who did not meet this condition.
The remarks have since drawn significant criticism and sparked discussions on social media and in political circles, with many questioning the appropriateness and implications of such a condition in the context of marriage and family life.
