Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has publicly addressed his loss in a defamation case against investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas for the first time.
He noted that people who decide to speak the truth and fight for the voiceless in society often endure such ordeals.
Speaking to his supporters upon his return from the United States, where the case was heard, the former NPP flagbearer contender asserted that the experience would only make him a better person.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the wonderful welcome you have given to me and my wife. I thank you very much. This will inspire me to continue doing what I do. Your support indicates that you appreciate my efforts.
“So I will say that we should all stay calm. Nobody should worry because anyone who decides to speak the truth and fight for the voiceless goes through such things. And through this, I become a better person,” he stated.
In a significant legal victory, investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages following a defamation lawsuit against Kennedy Agyapong.
The ruling, delivered by the Essex County Superior Court in the United States, stems from remarks made by Agyapong during a 2021 interview, which Anas argued severely harmed his reputation and endangered his life.
The case centers on an interview conducted on the Daddy Fred Show, a program hosted by Ghanaian-American Frederick Asamoah, which aired on September 7, 2021.
During the broadcast, Agyapong made sweeping and inflammatory statements, accusing Anas of being a “criminal” and a “thief.”
He further alleged that Anas was involved in the murder of fellow journalist Ahmed Suale and the deaths of Chinese nationals in Ghana.
These unsubstantiated claims, according to Anas, not only damaged his professional reputation but also placed him in physical danger, given his history of undercover investigations.
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I seriously doubt that Ken would learn from this trial that registers as one of the losses he has similarly suffered in Legal cases he has brought against some entities in USA Courts. When he lost the case against Kevin Taylor, I thought he would learn from that and deeply reflect on his approach to tackling various Public issues in Ghana. But he did not. Nevertheless, he still has a considerable Political following that could be garnered into relevant contention with Bawumia for the NPP's n...