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22 Oct

Duncan-Williams Demands Retraction, Apology Over Defamatory Publication

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Renowned Christian leader, His Eminence Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has issued a stern demand for a retraction and unqualified apology following the publication of an allegedly defamatory story concerning him on the website www.ghanacelebrity.com. The publication, dated October 6, 2024, is said to have falsely claimed that Archbishop Duncan-Williams was involved in a conversation with his son about Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his presidential ambitions. In a letter sent by the legal representatives of Archbishop Duncan-Williams, the clergyman vehemently denies the content of the article, which allegedly insinuates that he made divisive remarks targeting Dr. Bawumia based on religious grounds.…

Gabby Sues Frimpong-Boateng For Defamation; Demands GH¢10m In Damages

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Lawyer Gabby Okyere Darko has filed a suit at an Accra High Court against former Environment Minister Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. According to the writ of summons of Mr Otchere-Darko’s suit, Prof Frimpong-Boateng has used words that are defamatory and libelous against his person. He is, therefore, demanding GH¢10 million in general damages including aggravated and/or exemplary damages for defamation for libel uttered by Prof Frimpong-Boateng. He is also requesting an apology and a retraction from the respected heart surgeon. The suit followed a banter between the two over the Inter-ministerial committee on illegal mining (IMCIM) report. Having served as the…

Breaking News! Court Sentences Fada Dickson, Nana Ama Mcbrown, A plus, Mr. Logic For Contempt of Court

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United Television, Fadda Dickson, Nana Ama Mcbrown, A-Plus, Mr. Logic have been ordered by a Tema High court to pay GH60,000 for contempt of court This follows a legal suit filed by the Ashanti regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, better known as Chairman Wontumi. Failure to do so means they will be serving a jail term. This comes after Counsel for and on behalf of Chairman Wontumi, Maurice Kwabena Ampaw ESQ., on the 13th of July 2022 stated in an affidavit of support to the High Court that "United Showbiz which airs on UTV,…