The High Court in Accra has extended the deadline for Oliver Barker-Vormawor to submit his statement of defense by an additional week.

This ruling comes in the context of a defamation lawsuit initiated by Albert Kan Dapaah against Barker-Vormawor, prompting the need for an extended timeframe for the preparation of the defense.

The case revolves around allegations of defamation brought forward by Dapaah, adding an extra layer of anticipation as both parties navigate the legal proceedings.

The National Security Minister is pursuing a GHS10 million claim in response to an alleged bribery accusation leveled against him by the political activist.

During the court session on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, when the case was called, legal representatives of Oliver Barker-Vormawor, led by Dr. Justice Srem Sai, informed the court that their legal processes encountered an unforeseen setback.

As a result, he requested a brief adjournment to ensure they could properly file their defense and counterclaims.

Despite Kan Dapaah's legal team, led by Otchere Adjekum, pushing for a default judgment, the Court decided to adjourn the case, allowing the defendant time to file his defense.

EIB Network’s Legal Affairs Correspondent Murtala Inusah reports that, a cost of GH¢3,000 was awarded against the defendant.

Meanwhile, Lawyers of Barker-Vormawor are challenging the court’s ruling on their application to have the substantive applications dismissed.

Their motion for Stay of Proceedings pending appeal which was initially fixed for hearing on January 10, has been adjourned to January 24 for consideration.

Both National Security Minister, Kan Dapaah, the Plaintiff, and Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the defendant were present in Court.

Justice Joseph Adu Agyemang, the sitting judge, has since adjourned the case to January 24, 2024.