In an up-close conversation with Karen Baaba Sam, a 29-year-old Ghanaian lady, she revealed that her 5-year-old daughter is her pride, and she will go to every length humanly possible to have her by her side and nurture her to become the woman God created her to be.
Ms. Sam acknowledges that her upbringing as a young child may have been challenging, and this may have led to some choices she made, some of which were good and others bad, but she is determined to ensure that her daughter gets the best care a parent can give and to lead her to make the right choices throughout her life.
Karen Baaba Sam
Baaba Sam shot to fame in Ghana when she decided to tell her story of alleged domestic violence and abuse at the hands of her ex-partner and real estate developer, Nana Kwadwo Adjei, with whom he cohabited for over 5 years. Ms. Sam indicated that even though she regrets this choice of relationship, she takes consolation in the fact that God blessed her with a beautiful baby girl who is growing up into a gorgeous lady.
“I have a lot of ambitions in this life, and I believe that through the Grace of God, I will be able to achieve them all. However, my daughter, who I know sincerely in my heart of hearts, is a gift from God, and she will remain my topmost priority. Having her by my side is not negotiable. I will do everything within my means and power to have her, Baaba Sam said.
Speaking about recent media publications about her alleged refusal to obey a court order regarding her daughter, Ms. Sam pointed out that she knows her ex-partner, Nana Kwadwo Adjei, has rented the press, and they are doing his bidding through their newspapers and online portals.
“Those publications do not border me at all. When I see or read them, they motivate me to fight even harder for full custody of my daughter and to give her the best care any mother would give to her own child. For those media outlets that are allowing themselves to be used by Nana Adjei, please know that he is using you online to achieve the impossible,” Baaba said.
“My lawyers have filed various processes in court, and I have all the confidence in the judiciary. I know a good judge will be appointed to hear the case and adjudicate it to its logical conclusion,” Ms Sam further stated.
Background
Karen Baaba Sam broke her silence on the years of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-partner, Nana Kwadwo Adjei, on Monday, 20 January 2025.
In a chilling account, Karen details the harrowing experiences that began in 2016 and culminated in a bitter custody battle over their daughter, Ohemaa. Karen met Nana Adjei in 2016. What initially seemed like a loving and protective relationship soon took a dark turn.
By 2018, when she became pregnant with their daughter, Nana Adjei appeared excited, especially since most of his children from previous relationships lived abroad with their mothers. However, cracks began to show when his second son, who had moved in with them, left after suffering physical abuse from his father.
Karen recalls the first incident of domestic violence occurring in December 2018, when Nana Adjei returned home drunk after a night out. When she asked him about where he had been, the responses she received were slaps and kicks to her body, including her pregnant belly.
“I was more scared for my unborn child than for myself,” she recounted. She managed to call a friend, Leeroy, who intervened. Nana Adjei later apologized, blaming his actions on the alcohol he had consumed.
Over the years, Karen says she suffered repeated physical assaults, often resulting in black eyes and a swollen face. Despite her brother filing a report at the East Legon Police Station, no action was taken.
According to Karen, Nana Adjei boasted about his influence in the police, making it impossible for her to seek justice. Karen’s breaking point came in April 2023, when she encountered Nana Adjei at a restaurant with another woman, whom she later discovered was his new girlfriend.
When she attempted to leave with him in his (Nana Adjei’s) car, the woman humiliated her in public, while Nana Adjei did nothing to stop it. Karen chose to walk away. However, when she got home, Nana Adjei attacked her again, beating her in the presence of their daughter.
“Nana Adjei also assaulted two family friends visiting from Germany who tried to intervene. During the chaos, Nana Adjei even kicked their daughter, causing her to fall and cry. Determined to escape the abuse, Karen ended the relationship in December 2023.
“Nana Adjei reacted with threats and demanded the return of all gifts he had given her, including their daughter’s school car. Fearing further abuse, Karen moved out in February 2024.
On her very first night in her new home, Karen was robbed at gunpoint, with all her valuables stolen. She found the timing suspicious, especially when Nana Adjei demanded the return of a specific necklace—the only valuable the robbers did not take.
The authorities believed the attack was carried out by someone close to her, prompting them to assign her police protection.
