Dafeamekpor sues Ntim Fordjour for defamation

Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has filed a lawsuit against Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, for alleged defamation. 

The lawsuit, initiated with a Writ of Summons issued by the High Court of Justice in Accra on May 13, 2025, stems from a post made by Reverend Ntim Fordjour on the social media platform "X," formerly known as Twitter, on May 8, 2025.

According to the Statement of Claim filed by Hon. Dafeamekpor, the post contained defamatory statements alleging that he, as the Vice Chairman of the Committee on Subsidiary Legislation, had improperly influenced the Committee to approve GHC 360,000 for Reverend Ntim Fordjour to appear and answer questions related to an LI (Legislative Instrument).

Hon. Dafeamekpor asserts that the statements made by Reverend Ntim Fordjour are untrue, were made without any evidence, and were actuated by malice. He further claims that the statements have damaged his hard-earned reputation as a public servant, lowered his standing in the estimation of right-thinking members of the public, and caused him considerable public scandal, ridicule, and contempt.

The NDC Chief Whip also alleges that the defamatory statements have caused him economic harm, loss of business, disruption to his professional activities, and extreme emotional distress due to the widespread dissemination and continuous accessibility of the statements.

In his suit, Hon. Dafeamekpor seeks a declaration that the statements made by Reverend Ntim Fordjour are false, malicious, and defamatory. He also seeks damages for defamation.

The Writ of Summons commands Reverend Ntim Fordjour to enter an appearance within eight days of being served with the writ, failing which judgment may be given in his absence without further notice.

This lawsuit underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding social media usage by public figures and the potential legal ramifications of defamatory statements. The case is expected to draw significant public attention as it progresses through the High Court.