Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics and former Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to John Dramani Mahama, has initiated legal proceedings against Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The lawsuit stems from allegedly defamatory statements made by Abronye during a television appearance on Net 2 TV on March 26, 2025. Mrs. Mogtari’s legal team, R.O. Solomon Consulting, issued a legal notice on April 3, 2025, demanding a public apology and a substantial financial compensation of GH₵10 million for the damages inflicted upon her reputation.
The core of the legal action revolves around Abronye’s assertions regarding Mrs. Mogtari’s role in the previous administration and her financial compensation. During the televised broadcast, Abronye claimed that Mrs. Mogtari rejected a ministerial appointment, opting instead for a less demanding position as a presidential staffer, which allegedly came with a monthly salary of GH₵95,000. He further accused her of exhibiting disrespectful behavior towards Ghanaians. Mrs. Mogtari’s legal counsel contends that these statements are not only factually inaccurate but were also made with malicious intent, causing significant harm to her professional and personal life.
The legal notice emphasizes the reckless nature of Abronye’s pronouncements. It argues that the information pertaining to Mrs. Mogtari’s public service record is readily accessible and could have been easily verified before being aired publicly. The failure to conduct due diligence, coupled with the inflammatory nature of the allegations, is presented as evidence of Abronye’s deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation. The widespread dissemination of these claims through various online platforms, including GhanaWeb, has exacerbated the damage, exposing Mrs. Mogtari to public ridicule and intense media scrutiny.
The rapid spread of the allegations across multiple news outlets and social media platforms has amplified the negative impact on Mrs. Mogtari’s public image. The legal notice details how the online circulation of the defamatory statements has led to a barrage of negative reactions and inquiries from both the media and the public, creating a significant reputational challenge for Mrs. Mogtari. This widespread dissemination is cited as a key factor in the substantial compensation being sought. Her legal team argues that the pervasive nature of the online spread necessitates a comprehensive and equally public retraction and apology.
To address the alleged defamation, Mrs. Mogtari’s legal representatives demand a comprehensive set of remedial actions. Firstly, they insist on an immediate and unequivocal retraction of the defamatory statements made by Abronye. Secondly, they require a formal and public apology to be disseminated across all platforms that carried the original broadcast or subsequent reports, including Net 2 TV, GhanaWeb, MyJoyOnline, Channel One TV, and Citi FM. This multi-platform approach reflects the extensive reach of the initial broadcast and aims to counteract the widespread dissemination of the false information.
Finally, the legal notice sets forth a demand for GH₵10 million in compensation for the damage inflicted on Mrs. Mogtari’s reputation and standing. This significant sum underscores the severity of the alleged defamation and the impact it has had on her professional and personal life. The notice concludes with a clear warning that failure to comply with these demands will result in further legal action being taken against Abronye for defamation. This firm stance emphasizes the seriousness with which Mrs. Mogtari and her legal team view the matter and their determination to pursue justice and restore her damaged reputation.
