Libel and slander

Legislators

Defamation Case Against Kennedy Agyapong Takes a Shocking Turn

Kennedy Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has reacted with jubilation after a US court reduced a defamation award against him from $18 million to $500. The court held that while Agyapong indeed defamed investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, the original amount awarded was excessive. Anas, through

Legislators

Ghanaian MP Sues Colleague for Defamation Over Social Media Post

Ghanaian politician Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, a Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his colleague, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South. The lawsuit stems from a social media post made by Rev. Fordjour on May 8, 2025, which alleged