The Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has issued a formal legal request for an apology and GH₵10 million in compensation from Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

This follows comments made during a televised interview, which she claims were defamatory.

The legal letter, dated April 3, 2025, and sent through R.O. Solomon Consulting, accuses Abronye of making "false, reckless, and malicious" statements on Net 2 TV during a broadcast on March 26.

Abronye reportedly suggested that Mrs. Mogtari had been discouraged from seeking a ministerial position, opting instead for a “stress-free” role as a presidential staffer, earning GHS95,000 per month.

He further stated that her decision made her “disrespectful to Ghanaians.”

The legal notice points out that these comments have circulated widely online, including on GhanaWeb, causing Mrs. Mogtari significant public embarrassment, ridicule, and damage to her reputation.

Mrs. Mogtari’s legal team stresses that the remarks were not only inaccurate but also easily verifiable, as the details of her appointment are publicly available and not confidential.

As a result, the legal team is demanding the following from Abronye.

An immediate retraction and public apology published across platforms that disseminated the statements, including Net 2 TV, Ghanaweb, MyJoyOnline, Channel One TV, and Citi FM.

2. Compensation of GHS10 million for the damage caused to Mrs. Mogtari’s reputation and image.