High Court Orders Kwesi Egyir Annan To Pay Ghs 50,000 Damages For Defamation

An Swedru High Court has ordered Kwesi Egyir Annan to pay an amount of Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 50,000) as damages to Prof. Kwesi Yankay formal education Minister in-Charge of Tertiary Education after finding him liable for defamation.

The ruling followed a suit filed by the professor, who alleged that defamatory statements made by Kwesi Egyir Annan caused serious damage to his reputation and professional standing.

The court, after considering the evidence presented, held that the statements were false, malicious, and injurious.

In its judgment, the court emphasized the need for responsible speech, particularly in public discourse, and warned that individuals who make unsubstantiated allegations risk facing legal consequences.

Kwesi Egyir Annan has also been directed to retract the defamatory statements and desist from making any further publications against the professor.

The case serves as a strong reminder that freedom of expression must be exercised within the bounds of the law..

The lead council Lawyer Justice Abdullah used the opportunity to highlight on the court Judgement.

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