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The High Court in Accra made a significant ruling, dismissing a motion filed by National Security Minister Kan Dapaah seeking a GH¢10 million default judgment against Fix the Country convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor.
The case pertains to a defamation suit brought by Minister Kan Dapaah against Barker-Vormawor, citing alleged defamatory remarks made by the activist, claiming that the minister attempted bribery to halt his activism.
Kan Dapaah’s legal representatives sought a favorable judgment in their client’s favor, citing Barker-Vormawor’s failure to submit a defense to the suit as evidence of his lack of defense in the defamation case.
However, during the court proceedings, Barker-Vormawor’s legal team opposed the motion for judgment in default, arguing its inappropriateness in the circumstances of the case.
The court, after engaging with the defendant regarding the presence of a defense in the defamation case, directed Kan Dapaah’s lawyers to retract their application. Subsequently, the judge granted Barker-Vormawor a two-week window to file his statement of defense.
The case has been adjourned until December 14, providing Barker-Vormawor the opportunity to submit his statement of defense. The court’s decision signifies the rejection of the default judgment motion and grants Barker-Vormawor the chance to present his defense in response to the defamation suit filed by Minister Kan Dapaah.
Source: CitiNewsroom
