Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip in Ghana’s Parliament, has filed a defamation lawsuit against fellow MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, citing reputational harm from statements made on social media.

The suit stems from a May 8 post on X, formerly Twitter, in which Rev. Fordjour, who represents Assin South, alleged that Dafeamekpor served as Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Subsidiary Legislation during a period when Kwabena Adu-Boahene—former head of the National Signals Bureau—allegedly disbursed GH¢360,000 to facilitate the passage of a Legislative Instrument (L.I.).

Adu-Boahene, who is currently facing criminal charges including the misappropriation of GH¢49.1 million, claimed in his defense that lawmakers on two parliamentary committees—Defence and Interior, and Subsidiary Legislation—received allowances totaling GH¢1.27 million during the legislative process surrounding the NSB Act.

In the now-contested post, Rev. Fordjour called for an investigation into the alleged disbursements, asserting that members of the  ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), including Dafeamekpor, must be held accountable for any wrongdoing.

Dafeamekpor responded with a statement of claim filed in court, describing the allegations as “false, malicious, and defamatory,” and asserting they were made with “calculated malice and aforethought” to depict him as corrupt.

According to the filing, the post has caused “economic harm, disruption of professional activities, and extreme emotional distress.” Dafeamekpor is seeking a retraction, a public apology, and both interlocutory and perpetual injunctions to prevent further dissemination of the claims.

“The defamatory statements…are untrue and were made solely to damage the plaintiff’s standing and integrity as a public servant,” the suit contends.

The lawsuit coincides with ongoing proceedings against Adu-Boahene, who faces multiple charges, including stealing and money laundering. A case management conference is scheduled for May 26.

Source:TheDotNews