Ghanaian media personality Abena Moet has challenged the growing expectation that women should disclose their salaries or come into marriage with significant financial assets, arguing that their value within a union cannot be measured by money alone.
Speaking on GHOne TV, she said marriage should not be viewed through the lens of what a woman can financially provide, noting that traditional expectations placed greater emphasis on a woman’s role in building and nurturing the family.
“It is today that education and civilization have brought change. Ideally, I am not expected to come into the marriage with anything. I am not supposed to go into marriage with a cent. I don’t have to bring money or property. I am supposed to come as I am,” she said.
Abena Moet explained that traditional upbringing often prepared boys and girls for different responsibilities. While boys were encouraged to seek opportunities and provide for the household, girls were commonly taught skills associated with running the home, including cooking, cleaning and caring for the family.
She maintained that these responsibilities should also be recognised as meaningful contributions to marriage, particularly a woman’s capacity to have children and help establish a family.
“I brought my womb, my body, and my ability to create life. That is why I brought everything to the table. So, with all my education, I have dropped it to come and have your kids, to continue your line for you. I came with everything that enables us to build a family,” she stated.
Her argument extends to the issue of financial privacy between spouses. Abena Moet suggested that a woman should not automatically be expected to disclose exactly how much she earns simply because she is married.
“I am not obliged to tell you my salary,” Abena Moet further stated.
Watch what she said below.
As a woman, you're not obliged to tell your partner your salary… – Abena Moet (Media Personality)#Toast #GHOneTV pic.twitter.com/dy6sICMrwG
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) August 14, 2026
