Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has emphasised that his recent defamation lawsuit against former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, was not about financial compensation.
Instead, he asserts that his fight was centered on truth and justice.
A Superior Court in Essex County, New Jersey, reduced a defamation award against the former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, from $18 million to $500, following a legal request by his lawyers.
The court’s decision came after the trial judge acknowledged that while Kennedy Agyapong had indeed defamed investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, the original amount awarded by the jury was deemed excessive.
In a statement released on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, through his investigative outfit Tiger Eye PI, welcomed the revised judgment, emphasising that the ruling reaffirmed the core issue of the case that Kennedy Agyapong had maliciously defamed him.
“Following the award, Kennedy Agyapong filed a motion for remittitur… Thus, inherent in his motion, Kennedy Agyapong admitted to having maliciously defamed me,” it stated.
Reacting to the Court’s decision to reduce the 18 million to $500, Anas said he was pleased that not a single allegation was proven against him in court when Kennedy Agyapong was given full opportunity to substantiate.
“I will continue in my relentless fight against corruption – and in doing that, continue to name, shame, and jail.
“But, it is important to state, as I previously did, that, this fight has not been about the money, but rather, a fight for truth and justice,” the May 11, 2025 press statement said.
Background
The case originated in 2019 after Anas sued Ken Agyapong in the US over defamatory remarks the MP made following the release of the Number 12 documentary.
The investigative piece produced by Tiger Eye Pl, exposed rooted corruption within Ghana’s football sector, leading to the resignation of then Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi.
Kennedy Agyapong launched a sustained public campaign to discredit Anas, accusing him of fraud and unethical journalism. The accusations formed the basis of the defamation lawsuit.
In April 2025, a US jury ruled in favour of Anas and awarded $18 million in damages.
However, Kennedy Agyapong’s legal team later filed a motion for remittitur, contending that the amount was excessive.
The trial judge agreed, leading to the reduction.
Read the full statement below:
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