The Court of Appeal has dismissed a second attempt by Kennedy Agyapong to halt a defamation case. The case was filed by Kwesi Twum, CEO of the Multimedia Group.
Mr. Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, sought to stop the legal action. The Multimedia Group, along with Joy FM, is also a party in the lawsuit.
Justices Angelina Mensah Homiah and Emmanuel Anterkyi were part of the panel that made the decision. They were supported by Justice Philip Bright Addo.
The court's decision means the defamation trial can proceed. The details of the original defamation claim involve statements made by Mr. Agyapong.
The dismissed application was Mr. Agyapong's second attempt to halt the proceedings. The specifics of his previous application have not been detailed.
This ruling follows earlier legal maneuvers by Mr. Agyapong. The Judicial Service oversees these court proceedings.
The Multimedia Group is pursuing legal action concerning alleged defamatory statements. The exact nature of these statements has not been disclosed by the court filing.
The dismissal by the Court of Appeal allows the case to move forward toward a full hearing. Further court filings will outline the next steps in the litigation.