Igbo Leader Eze Ihenetu Sues Hassan Ayariga for Defamation
Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the Igbo leader in Ghana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hassan Ayariga at the Accra High Court. The suit stems from an interview Ayariga granted on July 19, during which he allegedly accused Ihenetu of scams and other criminal activities.
Ihenetu is seeking GH₵50 million in general damages, $5.6 million in special damages, a public apology, and an injunction to restrain Ayariga from making further defamatory statements.
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