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Deborah Seyram Adablah, the woman at the center of the controversial lawsuit against a former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of a bank, has signaled her intent to appeal following the court’s dismissal of her case.
Justice John Bosco Nabarese of the High Court in Accra ruled on November 28, acknowledging the morally contentious nature of the relationship between Adablah and the ex-CFO. However, the court stated that there was insufficient legal cause for Adablah’s claims, emphasizing, “You cannot recover the price of something you have committed into an immoral act.” Adablah was further directed to pay a sum of GH¢10,000 in costs.
The ruling came subsequent to an application by the ex-CFO urging the court to strike Adablah’s case.
While Adablah refrained from media interviews post the court ruling, she vocalized her determination on her TikTok platform, stating, “My lawyer will apply for the ruling and apply the LAW accordingly – The case is NOT OVER!”
Case Background
Adablah’s lawsuit, filed on January 23, 2023, alleged promises made by Mr. Ernest Kwasi Nimako, whom she referred to as her “sugar daddy.”
The alleged promises included the purchase of a car, payment for accommodation for three years, a monthly stipend of GH¢3,000, marriage post his divorce, and a lump sum to start a business.
Adablah claimed that Nimako repossessed the initially registered car after a year and paid for only one year of accommodation, despite promising three years.
In her court plea, Adablah sought an order for the car’s title transfer and its return. She also demanded fulfillment of the promised business startup sum and payment for the outstanding two years’ accommodation. Additionally, she sought compensation for medical expenses incurred due to a family planning treatment advised by the defendant.
The bank’s lawyers requested a cost of GH¢50,000, while Adablah’s lawyer appealed for a reduction to GH¢5,000.
The case has garnered attention due to its controversial nature and the ethical considerations surrounding relationships built on such agreements. Adablah’s decision to appeal signifies her determination to pursue legal action despite the initial court ruling.
Source: Daily Graphic
