Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart has responded to the GH10 million defamation suit filed against him by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says “any idiot can go to court”
Captain Smart said on the Fabewoso segment of his show on Monday, June 5, 2023, that he had not received any legal suit from Ken Ofori-Atta and challenged the Finance Minister to serve him if he actually wanted to take legal action.
In response to the Finance Minister’s claims, Smart stated that he does not shy away his responsibilities and expects Ofori-Atta’s lawyers to personally present the suit to his house if they are serious about their allegations.
He was surprised that the suit had been widely widely circulated on social media before he was actually served. Captain Smart, undeterred by the legal threat, boldy declared that he was not afraid of the Finance Minister or any politician.
He emphasized his readiness to face Ofori-Atta in court, highlighting that “any idiot can go to court,” as quoted by onuaonline.com
The defamation suit against Captain Smart stems from comments made on his show, where he raised concerns and questioned the actions of public figures, including the Finance Minister.
The outspoken broadcaster known for his critical and thought-provoking discussions on social and political issues.
Background
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has filed a defamation suit against radio and television presenter, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, commonly known Captain Smart of Media General.
Ofori-Atta’s writ, filed on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the High Court in Accra, is demanding, among other things, a “recovery of the sum of Ten Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢10,000,000.00) as general damages including aggravated and/or exemplary damages for defamation for the libel uttered by Defendant.
An Apology for and retractions of the words complained of and particularized supra.
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Mr. Ofori Atta therefore seeking a declaration that the words uttered by Captain Smart are defamatory.
