Court docket Schedules Listening to For Martha Ankomah vs Lilwin Defamation Lawsuit After Out-of-Court docket Settlement Fails

Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, often known as LilWin, is being sued for GH¢5 million by actress Martha Ankomah for defamation. The case is now shifting ahead after efforts to settle it exterior of court docket failed. Back in July, each side had been attempting to achieve an settlement, which induced the court docket to delay the case.

However, on 15 October 2024, Martha Ankomah’s lawyer, Nii Apatu Plange, mentioned, “We made our proposals to the intermediary, but he later informed us that it did not seem the defendant was ready for settlement, so I will say that settlement could not be achieved.” Because of this, he requested the court docket to proceed with the case.

Justice Forson Agyapong Baah postponed the listening to to five November 2024, with the trial beginning at 8:30 a.m. The decide additionally ordered that notices be despatched to the defendant. Martha Ankomah attended the session, however LilWin and his attorneys weren’t current.

The defamation go well with facilities on a viral video by which LilWin is accused of creating remarks that Martha Ankomah believes broken her skilled status. Among the statements, LilWin allegedly steered that Ankomah was unwilling to work with Kumawood actors, which she views as defamatory. In her assertion, Ankomah described herself as “a distinguished actress who has featured in a number of movie productions both in Ghana and Nigeria for more than 20 years.”

Martha Ankomah is asking for GH¢5 million in damages for the hurt attributable to these remarks. With the trial set to start on 5 November, each side are on the point of current their instances. Ankomah is decided to clear her identify and maintain LilWin accountable for his statements.