A defamation suit has been filed by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson-Dafeamekpor, against his colleague who represents the people of Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour.

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Per the writ, Rev. Fordjour (defendant) accused Mr Dafeamekpor (plaintiff) of receiving some cash while serving as the chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee. He called for a probe over the matter.

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Mr Dafemekpor has dismissed these allegations, arguing that during the time of the incident being cited by Rev. Fordjour, he was not a part of the said committee.

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He indicated that the Assin South MP’s comments are “false and malicious” and thus prayed the court to declare the remarks as defamatory and an injunction perpetually restraining Rev. Fordjour from making such remarks and further publications.

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He wants the court to secure damages exceeding GHC30 million, as well as a retraction and public apology from Rev. Fordjour, as the defamatory comments have caused “serious injury to his character.”

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Mr Dafeamekpor wants the court to also consider compensatory damages, as well as legal costs and other relief the court would deem fit.

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