Good News For Wontumi As Supreme Court Dismisses Ekwow’s $10 Million Defamation Suit Against Him

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by former Trade and Industry Minister Ekwow Spio-Garbrah in his defamation lawsuit against Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Spio-Garbrah, who currently serves as Special Envoy for Reparations, had taken legal action against Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, as well as Wontumi TV and Radio.

He was seeking $10 million in damages, alleging that Wontumi had referred to him as a thief during political discussions. According to the former minister, the statement damaged his reputation and public standing.

The lawsuit was first dismissed by the Kumasi High Court, which found no merit in the case and awarded GH¢150,000 in costs against Spio-Garbrah. He later appealed the ruling at the Supreme Court.

After considering the matter, a five-member panel of the apex court unanimously dismissed the appeal, effectively ending his legal challenge.

In his defence, Wontumi maintained that he had no intention of defaming Spio-Garbrah. He said his comments were influenced by his understanding of statements made by former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini and were not directed at the former minister as a personal attack.

The ruling marks the conclusion of the legal dispute between the two individuals.

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