The High Court will rule on March 4, on whether Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, also known as Victor Kusi Boateng, should be compelled to testify in his defamation case against North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

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Kusi Boateng, who initiated legal action against Ablakwa, concluded his case after presenting two witnesses—his brother, Samuel Kusi Boateng, and Dr. Paul Opoku Mensah of the National Cathedral Secretariat. However, the defence team for Ablakwa issued a subpoena, insisting that Kusi Boateng himself should take the stand as part of their argument.

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His legal representatives strongly opposed the move, but the court ruled that he must appear in person. This marked his first physical presence in court in relation to the multiple legal battles between the two parties.

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During the hearing, Kusi Boateng’s lawyers objected to him being made to testify, arguing that it could expose him to self-incrimination and that the defence had not previously indicated their intent to call him as a witness in their pre-trial checklist.

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In response, Ablakwa’s legal team maintained that the pursuit of truth requires all relevant witnesses to be made available when necessary and that the court has the authority to summon witnesses at any stage of the trial.

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"All witnesses are compellable when necessary to establish the truth, and the court has the authority to summon a witness at any point during proceedings," they stated.

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They further defended their decision to subpoena Kusi Boateng, emphasizing that it is a legally recognized procedure essential to ensuring justice.

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