The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu, has filed a GH¢10 million defamation lawsuit against Kasoa-based Obaatanpa FM and its Morning Show host, Kofi Kyei Baffour, over alleged defamatory statements made against him on the station.
According to Prof. Asiedu, the radio presenter during a live morning programme accused him of orchestrating acts of violence within the NDC, particularly in the Awutu Senya East Constituency and other parts of the Central Region.
Addressing the media, the NDC Regional Chairman strongly denied the allegations, describing them as false, malicious, and deliberately calculated to tarnish his reputation and political image.
He insisted that he has never engaged in or sponsored any acts of violence within the party and accused unnamed individuals linked to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of allegedly using sections of the media to damage his credibility.
Prof. Asiedu also denied reports suggesting that he assaulted any staff member of Obaatanpa FM.
He explained that his visit to the radio station was solely to seek clarification over what he described as persistent insults and defamatory remarks directed at him during live broadcasts on the station.
According to him, the legal action seeks GH¢10 million in damages for defamation, in addition to a public apology and immediate retraction from both the management of Obaatanpa FM and the Morning Show host.
Touching on the ongoing tension between the Awutu Senya East NDC Constituency Chairman and the Member of Parliament for the area, Prof. Asiedu stated that he has no personal involvement in the matter.
He explained that the misunderstanding predates his assumption of office as the Central Regional Chairman of the party and stressed that his focus has rather been on promoting peace, unity, and reconciliation within the NDC in the region.
The Regional Chairman further accused some staff members of Obaatanpa FM of allegedly inciting tension and violence in Kasoa and surrounding communities through their radio programmes.
He disclosed that the NDC, together with the Awutu Senya East Municipal Security Council (MUSEC), has petitioned the National Communications Authority (NCA) to investigate the station over what they describe as inflammatory and provocative broadcasts.
Meanwhile, management of Obaatanpa FM and the Morning Show host, Kofi Kyei Baffour, are yet to publicly respond to the allegations and the lawsuit.
Story by Yaw Boagyan
