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What my father in law said made me marry my wife after four years of dating – Edem
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Ghanaian rapper Edem has shared how advice from his father in law influenced his decision to marry his wife after four years of dating and having a child together.
Speaking in an interview with Zionfelix, Edem explained that choosing a wife is one of the most important decisions a man can make because a life partner can either help build or destroy a person’s future.
According to him, the key quality he looked out for in his wife was her ability to nurture and raise a family.
He explained that a woman with strong motherly instincts is important because children often spend more time with their mother if a relationship faces challenges.
Edem noted that physical attraction matters, but intelligence and character are even more important.
He described his wife as his best friend and stressed the need for couples to constantly encourage each other.
The rapper revealed that they began dating in 2009 and got married in 2013, four years later.
He explained that the decision to marry was not rushed, even after they had their first child.
He recalled that his father in law advised them not to marry just because they had a child together.
Instead, he encouraged them to take time to understand each other and be sure they were truly compatible before settling down.
Edem believes this advice helped them build a stronger and more thoughtful marriage.
On the type of marriage couples should choose, Edem explained that whether it is customary or ordinance marriage, the most important thing is what both partners are comfortable with.
He stressed that marriage is about the two people involved and not public pressure.
He also touched on why his wife is often seen without her wedding ring.
According to him, she has an allergy to gold, which causes swelling and itching, making it difficult for her to wear rings and jewellery.
He emphasised that commitment matters more than wearing a ring.
Edem added that keeping marriage private helps it last, especially in the entertainment industry, which he described as a challenging and unstable space.
He stressed that longevity, commitment and the effort to grow together are the most important elements of a successful marriage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
