The Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tettey Yohunu has filed a lawsuit against broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart and Media General Limited for defamation.
In the suit filed at the Accra High Court on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Mr Yohunu said that during a radio and TV programme on December 27, 2024, Captain Smart alleged that his appointment as Deputy IGP was politically motivated and that he participated in meetings aimed at securing the position.
The writ also stated that the broadcaster also claimed Yohunu had been visiting the homes of National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials while allegedly holding membership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and paying them monies as a lobby to be appointed as IGP.
According to the court document, the Deputy IGP is seeking damages for defamation and an injunction to restrain the defendants from making further defamatory statements.
He is also requesting a court order directing the defendants to retract the statements and render unqualified apologies through three publications on both Onua TV and three radio announcements on Onua FM.