Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has taken legal action against The Law Platform and its Lead Editor, Jonathan Owusu Asare, following an alleged defamatory publication.
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The online article, dated May 7, 2024, accused the Minister and his wife of involvement in ‘land grabbing’ with state security personnel’s assistance.
The publication revealed that the Minister and his wife were set to appear in court on May 9, 2024, for unlawfully entering and trespassing on a land in the Tse Addo residential area.
However, the Minister denied these allegations and requested a retraction and apology within a specified period, which the portal failed to adhere to.
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Subsequently, the Minister filed a defamation lawsuit, claiming that the publication portrayed him as a criminal misusing his office.
The lawsuit aims to address the damage caused by the alleged false and malicious statements made by The Law Platform and its Lead Editor.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages and the publication of a retraction and apology to rectify the harm caused by the defamatory publication and restore the Minister’s reputation.
The legal action underscores the Minister’s commitment to defending his integrity and reputation against unfounded accusations.
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