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Asamoah Gyan appeals GH¢1 million judgment for malicious prosecution

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan is challenging the High Court’s decision to award GH¢1 million in judgment debt against him as compensation for the malicious prosecution of entertainment journalist Anthony Osarfo.

The ruling, handed down by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa, found Gyan liable for malicious prosecution following a case filed by Anthony Osarfo.

On December 8, 2023, the court ruled in favour of the entertainment journalist, ordering Gyan to compensate Anthony with damages exceeding one million cedis.

However, Maurice Ampaw, the lawyer representing Anthony Osarfo, revealed that Asamoah Gyan has refused to comply with the court’s order to pay the GH¢1 million judgment debt.

According to him, Gyan has chosen to appeal the decision.

“Asamoah Gyan hasn’t paid the one million; he has taken the case to the appeals court. He said he is not satisfied with the ruling. I am still handling the case,” Maurice Ampaw stated during an interview on the Delay Show.

The legal dispute began in 2015 when Asamoah Gyan and his manager, Samuel Anim Addo, had Anthony Osarfo arrested and prosecuted for alleged extortion.

After the acquittal of the case involving Gyan and Sarah Kwablah, Anthony Osarfo pressed charges for malicious prosecution.

The court’s ruling found that Gyan’s manager had provided false information to the police to prosecute Anthony Osarfo.

In its judgment, the court awarded Anthony GH¢900,000 in damages, GH¢111,000 for lost income spanning 111 months, and GH¢60,000 in legal costs, totaling GH¢1,071,000 against both Gyan and his manager, Samuel Anim Addo.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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