How a case involving Hilla Limann sparked a defamation dispute against Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah
Details have surfaced regarding the alleged defamatory statements contained in Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah's autobiography titled "My Life," sparking a potential legal battle. The renowned academic finds himself at the centre of controversy as lawyers representing Mr. William Edem Fugar, a prominent legal practitioner, have issued a demand notice expressing deep concerns over false statements made in the publication. In his book, Prof Addae-Mensah alleged that the renowned lawyer "abandoned" clients who were the plaintiffs and members of the People's National Party in a case titled Pennie & Another v Egala & Another. In the case, the PNP's disgruntled members contested the party's initial decision to declare Dr. Hilla Limann as its presidential candidate and Imoro Egala, the party's founder, as chairman without a vote. "Counsel for the plaintiffs, Mr Willie Fugar abandoned the case and his clients on 11th April. The case was therefore thrown out when it came up for hearing on April 17," excerpts from page 415…
27 Dec 00:00 · GhanaWeb