Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, known as Lilwin, faced a legal setback as the High Court in Accra dismissed his application to temporarily suspend a GH¢5 million defamation case filed by actress Martha Ankomah.
The court not only rejected his request to stay proceedings but also imposed a GH¢5,000 cost against him.
Lilwin’s legal team argued for a pause until the Court of Appeal rules on an interlocutory appeal regarding the case’s jurisdiction and location, suggesting it should be heard in Kumasi, where Lilwin resides, rather than in Accra.
Martha Ankomah’s counsel, Nii Appiatu Plange, opposed the application, describing it as an attempt to delay the judicial process. He noted that the appeal had not made significant progress and argued that Lilwin failed to show the “exceptional circumstances” necessary for a suspension.
In his ruling, Justice Forson Baah Agyapong agreed with Ankomah’s legal team, stating, “The court is of the considered view that no exceptional circumstance has been professed.”
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The defamation claim stems from remarks Lilwin allegedly made publicly that Ankomah asserts have seriously damaged her reputation. Previous attempts to settle the matter out of court were unsuccessful.
The case has been adjourned to June 9, 2025, when the main proceedings will continue, with audiovisual materials supporting Ankomah’s claims expected to be presented in open court.
SOURCE: PULSE GHANA
