Source: newsthemegh.com
A lawsuit has been brought against Professor Frimpong-Boateng by former MP for Manso Nkwanta and Minerals Commission board member Joseph Albert Quarm.
the previous environment minister. Quarm claims that Frimpong-Boateng has falsely accused him of engaging in vote-buying, bribery, and the illegal selling of mining concessions, and is suing for damages in the amount of GH2.5 million.
The court-filed lawsuit serves as a reminder of the seriousness of the claims made as well as the growing hostility between the two well-known individuals.
Quarm vigorously refutes the accusations and maintains that they have seriously damaged his reputation and status in the neighborhood.
A contentious study on illicit mining practices, or “galamsey,” written by Professor Frimpong-Boateng, is at the center of the legal dispute. Quarm asserts that the report makes false accusations against him and immediately links him to unethical behavior.
He is therefore asking for an injunction to stop Frimpong-Boateng and his friends from releasing any information from the report that relates to the accusations made against him, whether through media interviews or other channels.
The former Environment Minister has not yet responded publicly to the case, but it is anticipated that he would vehemently deny the defamation allegations.
The unlawful mining of gold and other minerals, known as galamsey, has long been a problem in Ghana and has had a negative impact on the environment and nearby populations. The purpose of the paper Frimpong-Boateng wrote was to clarify the scope of the issue and suggest solutions to stop the illegal activity.
However, it is currently at the focus of a court battle that may have significant ramifications for the nation’s political and environmental landscapes.