Prominent investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas brought a case against former Ghanaian parliamentarian, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, in the U.S. State of New Jersey. The lawsuit originated when Agyapong accused Anas of murdering another journalist following the airing of a documentary on corruption in the country.
Anas’s case was first dismissed by a Ghanaian court, a decision that was upheld by the country’s Supreme Court. The journalist then sought reprieve at a court in the U.S. where the accused is said to have properties.
The U.S. court ruled the complaint suffered “severe emotional distress; because he had to field mortifying questions from former clients, agents, business associates, and family members, who reside all over the world including the City of West Orange in the State of New Jersey”.
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Ghana:
Investigative Journalist Awarded U.S.$18 Million In Defamation CaseGhanaian Times, 20 March 2025
Court in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), has found Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and one other person liable in a defamation case, and awarded $18 million against him. Read more »
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Ghana:
Businessman Remanded Over Ahmed Suale’s MurderGhanaian Times, 20 March 2025
A BUSINESSMAN, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, has been remanded in police custody by the Madina District Court, for his alleged involvement in the murder of investigative journalist,… Read more »
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Africa:
Press Under Pressure – When Journalism Morphs Into ActivismDW, 21 June 2023
Africa’s shrinking space for press freedom and a growing mistrust in state institutions are pushing some journalists into activism. The issue was discussed at the 77 Percent Street… Read more »
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Ghana:
I Won’t Unmask in Court… Anas Says, Steps Down From Testifying Against Kwasi NyantakyiGhanaian Times, 20 May 2023
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas refused to show his face to former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi in a criminal case against Nyantakyi… Read more »
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Ghana:
Anas’ Gh¢25 Million Defamation Suit Against Kennedy Agyapong DismissedGhanaian Times, 16 March 2023
The GH¢25 million defamation suit filed by investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Constituency,… Read more »
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Ghana:
‘Focus On Investigative Journalism to Expose Graft in Country’Ghanaian Times, 8 December 2022
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has admonished journalists in the country to focus more on investigative journalism to expose corrupt individuals and institutions in the… Read more »
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Disguised in public with colourful beads and headcovers to protect his face from recognition, Anas Aremeyaw Anas is a mythical figure in the African media scene. He has dressed up … Read more »
Masked Anas Aremeyaw Anas receiving an award (file photo)