Ken Ofori-Atta files defamation lawsuit against Captain Smart, seeks GH¢10m [Full Documents]
Ken Ofori-Atta and Captain Smart
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken legal action against Captain Smart, the host and presenter of “Maakye with Captain Smart” on Onua TV and Onua FM, for allegedly defaming him.
During one of his shows, Captain Smart made a statement where he alleged that Mr. Ofori-Atta had taken a 10% share out of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $3 billion bailout for Ghana. The popular broadcaster, whose real name is Blessed Godsbrain Smart, reportedly asked his audience, “Are you aware that Ken Ofori-Atta has taken his 10% of the IMF money? [For] Every loan we take he takes 10%”.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is seeking redress through the courts, and has demanded, among other reliefs, “recovery of the sum of Ten Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢10,000,000.00) as general damages including aggravated and/or exemplary damages for defamation for the libel uttered by Defendant. An apology for and retraction of the words complained of and particularized supra”
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SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
