Court of Appeal dismisses attempt to halt defamation suit in Kumasi
What happened
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Kumasi, dismissed an attempt by Kwame Baffoe Abronye to halt a defamation suit. The suit was filed by Samson Lardy Anyenini, a lawyer and journalist from Multimedia Group Limited, against Kwame Baffoe Abronye and Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited. The action concerns alleged defamatory statements broadcast on Wontumi TV and Radio, and the court awarded GH¢10,000 in costs against Kwame Baffoe Abronye.
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Why it matters
The ruling allows the defamation action to continue against Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited and Kwame Baffoe Abronye. The case, which began in April 2025, involves allegations that Samson Lardy Anyenini was dishonest and corrupt, and that he received US$50,000 to disgrace Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.
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Who's involved
- Court of AppealThe judicial body that presided over the ruling in Kumasi.
- KumasiThe city where the Court of Appeal is currently sitting.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The Court of Appeal might face increased legal costs associated with the ongoing defamation proceedings.
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The entities involved
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Court of Appeal
government organization in Chatuchak, Thailand
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Kumasi
capital city of Ashanti Region