Defamation Suit: Kan Dapaah’s Case Against Barker-Vormawor’s Delayed Again
The High Court in Accra has once again postponed the delivery of judgment in the ₵10 million defamation suit filed by former National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, against Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of Fix the Country Movement. According to Pulse Ghana, the case has been adjourned to February 28, 2025, with Barker-Vormawor’s lawyer, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, citing unavailability for the hearing.
The defamation suit stems from allegations made by Barker-Vormawor that Kan Dapaah and other government officials offered him $1 million to stop his activism. Kan Dapaah denies the allegations and is seeking damages and an apology from Barker-Vormawor.
In a previous court hearing, Kan Dapaah’s application for a default judgment was rejected, with the court directing Barker-Vormawor to submit his statement of defence. Barker-Vormawor has since filed a robust Statement of Defence and Counterclaims against Kan Dapaah, accusing him of conspiracy and seeking damages.
The case has garnered significant attention due to its implications on Ghana’s political landscape and the ongoing discourse surrounding activism. The Supreme Court has also dismissed an application by Barker-Vormawor seeking to compel Kan Dapaah to answer 17 questions in the defamation case.
The court is expected to play a crucial role in determining the merit of the defamation suit and the validity of Barker-Vormawor’s counterclaims. The outcome of the case is eagerly awaited by Ghanaians and those interested in the country’s governance and human rights issues.
Author: Korkor Anumu
