Scholarship Secretariat sues NDC’s Dafeamekpor and Multimedia Group for defamation

|Scholarship Secretariat sues NDC’s Dafeamekpor and Multimedia Group for defamation|

Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, the Registrar for the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Abuakwa South constituency, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, a sitting Member of Parliament, and the prominent Multimedia Group Limited.

The case, which is currently being processed at the Accra High Court, has garnered significant attention, as reported by ghanaeducation.Org.

The core of Dr. Agyemang’s lawsuit centers on certain statements made by MP Dafeamekpor, which Dr. Agyemang asserts have caused serious damage to his reputation.

The alleged defamatory remarks, according to the lawsuit, were disseminated widely through the platforms managed by Multimedia Group, amplifying their impact.

Seeking to address the perceived injustices, Dr. Agyemang’s legal team is pushing for a court declaration to formally recognize the statements as defamatory.

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Additionally, Dr. Agyemang demands a retraction and an official apology from the defendants, which he insists should be published on the same media platforms that initially broadcast the offending statements.

Beyond rectifying the public record, Dr. Agyemang is also seeking monetary recompense, claiming GHS 20,000,000 (around $2 million) in damages.This figure underscores the gravity of the alleged defamation in his view.

Furthermore, the lawsuit includes a request for a perpetual injunction, which would prevent any further publication of the disputed statements, aiming to staunch the flow of potential ongoing damage to his reputation.

This legal action not only highlights the acute tensions between political figures in Ghana but also illustrates the recourse available in the judicial system for public figures to defend their reputation and professional standing.

Dr. Agyemang’s move to clear his name through the courts is a significant reflection of the high stakes involved in political and public service careers in the country.

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