The former director of Ghana’s Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahen, and his wife have initiated a defamation lawsuit against Attorney General Dominic Ayine, alleging that the country’s top legal officer made damaging and unsubstantiated claims against them during a nationally televised press conference last month.

In a civil writ filed Thursday, the couple seeks exemplary and punitive damages, arguing that Dr. Ayine’s March 24 remarks—accusing them of unspecified criminal conduct—were not only false but delivered in a manner calculated to cause maximum reputational harm.

“The Defendant’s statements were highly offensive and defamatory,” the plaintiffs assert in court documents, further contending that the public nature of the accusations has dealt a severe blow to their personal and professional lives.

The Adu-Boahens are also requesting a perpetual injunction to bar Dr. Ayine from repeating or circulating similar remarks in the future. Their suit includes a demand for legal costs and attorney’s fees.

Under Ghanaian civil procedure rules, Dr. Ayine has eight days from the date of service to respond to the claim. Should he fail to file a defense within that window, the court may enter a default judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.

The Attorney General’s office had not issued a public response to the suit as of press time.

Source:TheDotNews