Nobody should worry—Kennedy Agyapong reacts to $18 million US court judgment

Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has reassured his supporters that he remains unfazed despite a US court ordering him to pay $18 million in damages to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas for defamation.

Speaking at his campaign office in Shiashie upon his return to Ghana on March 27, Agyapong expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and urged his followers not to be troubled by the ruling.

“Nobody should worry. Anyone who speaks the truth and stands for the voiceless will face challenges. But through this ordeal, I have become a better person,” he stated.

The US jury’s decision contrasts with a 2023 ruling in Ghana, where an Accra High Court dismissed a similar lawsuit filed by Anas. Agyapong has since filed for a remittitur, seeking a reduction of the damages awarded.