Martha Ankomah rejects Lil Win's apology in GH₵5 million defamation case
Reports indicate that Ankomah found Lil Win's apology lacking key elements, including a proper retraction of the defamatory statements and an expression of genuine remorse.
Actress Martha Ankomah has rejected Kumawood actor Lil Win's public apology, stating it falls short of addressing the GH₵5 million defamation lawsuit she filed against him.
Reports indicate that Ankomah found Lil Win's apology lacking key elements, including a proper retraction of the defamatory statements and an expression of genuine remorse.
The legal case, initiated on February 14, 2024, revolves around allegedly damaging comments by Lil Win in a viral video. Ankomah is demanding GH₵5 million in compensation, along with a formal retraction and apology issued with the same public attention as the original remarks.
On December 13, 2024, the High Court conducted a three-hour closed-door session to deliberate on the defamation case. Both parties and their legal teams engaged in discussions aimed at settling.
The court has adjourned proceedings to February 25, 2025, granting the parties time to negotiate terms for a possible resolution. It is anticipated that Lil Win might issue a revised apology that aligns with Ankomah's stipulations, including a retraction that addresses the harm to her reputation.
Ankomah's legal representatives have emphasized that any settlement must include a thorough retraction and a sincere apology to restore her public image. The adjournment allows both sides an opportunity to explore an amicable solution.
In February 2024, Martha Ankomah filed a defamation lawsuit against Lil Win, accusing him of making disparaging remarks that implied she was promiscuous. She is seeking GH₵5 million in damages, alongside other remedies for the harm caused to her reputation.
