Ghanaian media personality, MC Yaa Yeboah, has warned men against forcing a woman to engage in sexual activities with them, irrespective of their relationship.
Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz, Yeboah stressed that consent can be withdrawn at any time during a sexual act, and men must immediately stop when a woman says “no” or “stop,” regardless of how far the act has gone.
“The thing about rape is that a woman can come to your room and engage in sexual acts with you, but the moment she says ‘stop,’ just stop,” she emphasised. “If you do not stop, it’s rape,” she continued.
She advised that instead of forcing a woman, men should rather choose to sexually please themselves.
“It is better as a man for you to please yourself than to force a lady to have sex with you. Because if you force her and she reports you, you will find yourself wanting,” she said.
Her comments come in the wake of renewed discussions surrounding rape and consent, following the recent rape allegations against Ghanaian footballer and former Arsenal star, Thomas Partey.
Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women, with alleged incidents occurring between 2021 and 2022.
Partey, who denies all charges, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the charges after a three-year Metropolitan Police investigation.
Partey’s contract with Arsenal expired on June 30, 2025. The club faced criticism for allowing him to play during the investigation, with advocacy groups like Arsenal Supporters Against Sexual Violence (ASASV) calling for stricter policies on player suspensions during such cases.
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Thomas Partey Rape Charges: It would be better to sexually please yourself than to force a woman just because she has given you consent – Yaa Yeboah #UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/0kqczWqZXU
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