Hopeson Adorye, a well-known Ghanaian politician and the husband of gospel singer Empress Gifty, has broken his silence following the wave of criticisms directed at his wife after her latest career milestone.
Empress Gifty was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards-USA, an event that brought together several Ghanaian entertainers in the United States.
Her victory, however, has sparked controversy, with some questioning the credibility of the award scheme and raising doubts about how she emerged as the overall winner.
Upon their return to Ghana, Hopeson Adorye was asked to share his thoughts on the backlash.
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His response was brief but firm, emphasizing that the result remains unchanged despite public debate. “Empress has won it, case closed. Whether you like it or not, she has won it. Whatever you will say about it, she has won it,” he declared.
For him, the criticisms cannot diminish the achievement of his wife, whom he described as deserving of the recognition. He also stressed that once the award has been presented, no amount of negative commentary can undo the honour.
Empress Gifty, on her part, expressed appreciation to her husband for standing by her, acknowledging his unwavering support throughout her music career and during the storm of criticism that followed her award.
Watch the video below.
