Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has dragged to the dock Onua TV Morning Show Host, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as “Captain Smart” for defamation.
Ken Ofori Atta is demanding Ten Million Ghana Cedis as General Damages, including aggravated and/or Exemplary Damages, for what he says is libellous allegation by Captain Smart.
The Minister also wants an apology and retraction of the said words.
The Minister, who has been under constant attacks by critics of the government is also seeking a perpetual injunction restraining the Captain whether by himself, his servants, agents or assigns from repeating similar or other defamatory words against him.
According to the Ken Ofori Atta, on Onua TV’s Maakye Show, the host, Captain Smart, accused him on May 22, 2023 of having taken 10 percent of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic bailout secured by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
Ken Ofori Atta’ lawyers insist the words as uttered by the Defendant mean the Plaintiff is corrupt and has diverted public funds or has abused his office.
It may be recalled that last year, Broadcaster and Board Chairman of the Ghana Airport Company, Paul Adom-Otchere also sued Captain Smart and Media General Ghana Limited for defamation.
Adom-Otchere, among other things, demanding GH¢10 million as compensation for the damages caused to his reputation following some comments made against him by Captain Smart on Onua FM/TV.