Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, has reassured his supporters that his $18 million defamation loss to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas is not a cause for concern.
Upon his arrival in Ghana to a grand welcome at Kotoka International Airport on March 27, Agyapong addressed the media and his supporters, emphasizing that his ordeal is a consequence of speaking the truth and advocating for the voiceless.
“We should all stay calm. Nobody should worry because anyone who decides to speak the truth and stand up for the voiceless will face such challenges,” he stated.
Agyapong added that the legal battle had only reinforced his determination. “Through this ordeal, I have become a better person, ready to fight and defend the country and the voiceless.”
He also expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he and his wife received upon their return. “I take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful welcome you’ve given to me and my wife. Thank you very much. This will inspire me to continue doing what I do.”
Background
Anas Aremeyaw Anas filed a defamation lawsuit against Kennedy Agyapong in Essex County, New Jersey, following allegations made by the former MP during a 2021 interview.
Agyapong had alleged that Anas was a criminal and a thief, and also implicated him in the murder of fellow journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale.
The US court sided with Anas, awarding him $18 million in damages, consisting of $5 million in presumed damages, $5 million in actual damages, and $8 million in punitive damages.
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