Anas Aremeyaw Anas Secures Landmark $18 Million Defamation Victory Against Kennedy Agyapong in US Court.
Anas Aremeyaw Anas appeared in a US Court today wearing a prosthetic.. Sources from New Jersey in the United States reveal that Anas Aremeyaw Anas has won a defamation case against Kennedy Agyapong. Kennedy Agyapong has been ordered to pay $18 million in damages. He appealed for a reduction but was unsuccessful.
Press Release by Anas Aremeyaw Anas after US Essex County Court Victory.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,
I stand before you today with a profound sense of vindication and determination. Yesterday, in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, an eight-member jury delivered a unanimous verdict finding Kennedy Agyapong—former member of the Ghanaian Parliament—liable for defamation and awarding damages of 18 million U.S. dollars. These damages arise from statements he made following the airing of the BBC documentary on corruption, “Betraying the Game,” on October 28, 2018.
This decision is not merely a legal triumph—it is a resounding affirmation that falsehood and character assassination have no place in our society. It reinforces our commitment to building a robust democracy that serves all ordinary Ghanaians.
This victory is especially significant for me because proving defamation in the United States is an exceptionally high hurdle, requiring clear and convincing evidence of malice. That the jury ruled unanimously in my favor underscores that Mr. Agyapong acted both maliciously and recklessly in his attacks against me.
Regrettably, the situation in Ghana was starkly different. In 2018, when I pursued a similar lawsuit there, justice eluded me. Despite Mr. Agyapong’s own admission of lacking evidence to support his calumnious claims, Justice Eric Baah of the Accra High Court not only denied me justice but also unjustly portrayed me—the civil plaintiff—as a criminal.
This ruling was later condemned by Supreme Court Justice Kulendi, who described it as a “violent abuse of judicial authority.” Such outcomes are a stark reminder of the systemic flaws within our Ghanaian judicial system—flaws that demand urgent reform.
In contrast, the proceedings in New Jersey demonstrated fairness and accountability. Presided over by the Honorable Judge Jeffrey B. Beacham, the case saw Mr. Agyapong take the stand alongside his brother, Ralph Agyapong. As he had in Ghana, he introduced audiovisual evidence under the title “Who Watches the Watchman” and even cited the Ghanaian judgment in his defense.
Despite these efforts, our case—thoroughly prepared and presented by my legal team led by Andrew Deheer, Esq.—prevailed with an 8-0 verdict on every count. This outcome proves that the truth prevails and that accountability must extend to everyone, regardless of their position or influence.
Today’s outcome sends a powerful message, particularly to Ghanaian politicians: you cannot take the media for granted. The press plays an indispensable role in scrutinizing power and holding leaders accountable, and any attempt to undermine this essential function will be met with resolute resistance.
I extend my deepest gratitude to my legal team—Andrew Deheer, Esq., Arthur Wemegah, Esq., Evans Selasi Adika, Esq., and Odei Krow, Esq.—to my supporters, and to everyone who has stood by my side in this relentless pursuit of truth. As we await the final determination on punitive damages, let this milestone serve as a rallying call for all who believe in a just and transparent society.
The fight against corruption continues unabated. We will persist in rooting out graft and holding accountable the bad actors in our society.
Thank you.
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