Ofori-Atta sues Captain Smart for GHC10 million after he claimed a minister had received 10% of a $3 billion IMF bailout.

Source: newsthemegh.com

The host and presenter of “Maakye with Captain Smart” on Onua TV and Onua FM, Captain Smart, has been sued by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, for allegedly defaming him.

On one of his episodes, Captain Smart made the claim that Mr. Ofori-Atta had pocketed 10% of Ghana’s $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

It is said that Captain Smart, also known as Blessed Godsbrain Smart, inquired, “Are you aware that Ken Ofori-Atta has taken his 10% of the IMF money? He charges 10% of any loan we accept.

In addition to other relief, the Finance Minister demands in a writ that “recovery of the sum of Ten Million Ghana Cedis (GH10,000,000.00) as general damages including aggravated and/or exemplary damages for defamation for the libel uttered by Defendant.” Retraction and apologies for the statements made that were criticized and highlighted above.