According to the complainant, he made significant financial sacrifices to support his ex-girlfriend throughout her education at a teacher training college, only for the relationship to end shortly after she completed her studies and graduated.
Speaking on the programme, the young man alleged that he paid GH¢9,000 towards the woman’s school fees from Level 200 to Level 400.
He further claimed that he provided her with a monthly upkeep allowance of GH¢2,000, which he estimated amounted to GH¢64,000 over the years.
In addition, he said he spent GH¢5,000 on examination-related expenses and allegedly gave GH¢8,000 to support the woman’s mother during the course of their relationship.
The complainant maintained that these expenses formed part of a broader commitment to the relationship, which he believed would eventually lead to marriage.
However, he alleged that after successfully completing her teacher training programmed, the woman unexpectedly ended the relationship, prompting him to seek compensation for the money he claims to have invested in her education and welfare.
The case has generated widespread discussion on social media, with many Ghanaians divided over whether financial support provided during a romantic relationship should be refundable when the relationship ends.
While some sympathized with the young man and argued that he deserved compensation for his substantial financial contributions, others maintained that gifts and voluntary support offered during a relationship should not automatically become debts after a breakup.
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