Former Deputy Minister Vincent Ekow Assafuah has, through his lawyers, demanded that political commentator Hopeson Adorye retract a Facebook post and issue an unqualified apology over what he describes as a false claim concerning the origin of the Ghana Today podcast.
In a letter dated August 9, 2026, lawyers from Kulendi@Law, acting on behalf of Assafuah, formally wrote to Adorye over a Facebook publication he allegedly made on or about August 8.
In the post, Adorye shared content originally published by Ghana Today and introduced it with the statement: “This is Hon Vincent Assafuah, the originator of Ghana Today podcast. I will surely respond in equal measure.”
According to Assafuah’s lawyers, the statement falsely portrayed their client as the originator of Ghana Today, creating the impression that he owns, manages, operates or is responsible for the platform and the content it publishes.
Assafuah Denies Ghana Today Ownership Claim
The lawyers said Assafuah has instructed them to make it clear that he is neither the owner nor the originator of the Ghana Today podcast.
They further stated that Assafuah had no authorship, control, responsibility or involvement in the particular publication shared by Adorye.
The legal representatives argue that the attribution has no factual basis and could expose their client to public ridicule, criticism, hostility and reputational damage.
They also contend that Adorye’s accompanying statement that he would “respond in equal measure” strengthened the impression that Assafuah was responsible for the original Ghana Today publication.
Lawyers Give Adorye 48-Hour Deadline
Assafuah’s lawyers have reportedly given Adorye 48 hours from receipt of the letter to comply with their demands.
The demands include:
- Removing and retracting the allegedly false attribution and related publication.
- Publishing an unqualified apology to Vincent Ekow Assafuah on the same Facebook platform where the statement was made.
The lawyers warned that failure to comply within the stipulated period could result in legal action, including claims for damages and other remedies available under Ghanaian law.
The letter also expressly reserves all of Assafuah’s legal rights and remedies.
The dispute has drawn attention to the growing importance of social media publications, reputational claims and legal accountability in Ghana, particularly when public figures are identified in connection with statements or online platforms they say they are not associated with.
Source: newsthemegh.com