The Tema High Court will today (January 17, 2023) deliver its ruling in a defamatory case against socialite Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, popularly known as Afia Schwarzenegger.
The socialite, together with other entertainers were dragged to court over defamatory comments against the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling NPP, Bernard Antwi-Bosiako alias Chairman Wontumi.
The others including the host of the show Nana Ama McBrown were fined GH¢60,000 each (5,000 penalty units) but Afia was sentenced to 10 days in prison for contempt of court.
At the time Afia was sued, she wasn’t in the country but now, the controversial celebrity is in the country and yet to face the court for the second time.
At the last court sitting, Afia, in the company of her lawyer moved a motion on notice for a variation of the sentence.
The court is therefore expected to render a verdict on the matter later today.
She has since apologised to the court for her utterances.
“The discussion on the show had the tendency of bringing the authority of the court into question, and upon sober reflection, I unreservedly apologise for my actions and conduct and any role I played in the events that ensued on that programme,” she said.
Afia also pledged to uphold moral standards in society as a result of the judgement imposed on her for defamation.
“I will always from hereon endeavour, to conduct my affairs in a manner that will not cause public disaffection nor seek to undermine the Courts of our land. As I said on that fateful day, I respect our courts and their authority, and I urge my fans, sympathisers, and followers to learn the right lessons from all that has transpired,” she added.