The Court of Appeal has rejected a new request from former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong. He wanted to stop a defamation case against him. This case was brought by Kwesi Twum, the CEO of Multimedia Group. The company and Joy FM are also part of the lawsuit.
Justices Angelina Mensah Homiah and Emmanuel Anin Yeboah heard the case. The court decided not to allow the case to be stopped. This means the defamation trial will go forward.
The original defamation case concerns statements made by Mr. Agyapong. These statements were reportedly made against Mr. Twum. Details of the statements were not fully released.
Kwesi Twum is the Chief Executive Officer of the Multimedia Group. The group owns several media outlets in Ghana, including Joy FM and Adom FM.
A previous attempt by Mr. Agyapong to halt the proceedings was also dismissed. This latest ruling signifies a significant step in the legal process.
The defamation laws in Ghana protect individuals from false statements that harm their reputation. Such cases often involve claims for damages.
Legal experts suggest that defamation trials can be lengthy. They often involve presenting evidence of statements made and their impact.
This court decision means the legal battle between Mr. Agyapong and Multimedia Group will now move to the next stage. Further court dates are expected to be set.