Source: newsthemegh.com
In a previous defamation lawsuit against Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart), the company’s presenter, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has joined Media General Ghana Ltd., the proprietor of Onua TV and Onua FM.
The host of the synchronized morning program on the radio and TV suggested on one of his episodes that Mr. Ofori-Atta receive 10% of Ghana’s recently granted US$3 billion rescue loan from the IMF.
On Monday, June 5, 2023, Mr. Ofori-Atta filed an amended statement of claim in which he claimed that Media General Ghana Ltd. (the second defendant), through its actions and inactions, had looked on, permitted, and/or encouraged the first defendant, Blessed Godsbrain Smart (also known as Captain Smart), to falsely disparage him, the plaintiff, by using its resources and platform.
Mr. Ofori-Atta is asking the court to grant him GHC10 million in general damages, as well as aggravated and/or exemplary damages for defamation for the libel made by the two defendants (Blessed Godsbrain/Captain Smart and Media General Ghana Ltd, the company that runs Onua TV and Onua FM).