Accra: Mr Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, the Managing Director of TDC Ghana Limited, has filed a lawsuit against the New Crusading Guide and three other parties for an alleged defamatory publication. The legal action was prompted by a report accusing him of involvement in a land grabbing scandal.
According to Ghana News Agency, the writ of summons was issued on September 10, 2025, by Mr Nunekpeku's legal team at the Accra High Court. The defendants named in the suit include Kweku Baako Media Limited, the editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide, M'IDEAS Group, and Roger A. Agana. They have been commanded to respond to the summons within eight days of receiving it.
The statement of claim indicates that on September 01, 2025, the New Crusading Guide published a front-page article with the headline 'TDC BOSS IMPLICATED IN FRESH LAND GRABBING SCANDAL.' M'IDEAS Group and Mr. Roger A. Agana allegedly republished this article on the newsghana website. The publication accused Mr. Nunekpeku of illegally reselling a two-plot parcel of land at Community 25 through dubious means.
The statement further alleges that the article accused Mr. Nunekpeku of corruption, fraudulent land dealings, misuse of official position for personal gain, dishonesty, misconduct, and unfitness for public office. It claims the publication was false, malicious, and published without verifying the facts, causing significant damage to Mr. Nunekpeku's personal and professional reputation.
Mr. Nunekpeku is seeking a court order for a perpetual injunction to prevent further defamatory publications. He also demands general, aggravated, and exemplary damages, as well as an order for the defendants to publish an unqualified apology and retraction with equal prominence. Additionally, he seeks costs including solicitors' fees and any other orders the court deems appropriate.
