Suit: Dapaah’s Case Against Vormawor 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 ¹ ².

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 ³ ².

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 ⁴.

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