Afro-dancehall star
Stonebwoy, real name Livingstone Etse Satekla, has taken aspiring politician
and entertainment critic Baba Sadiq (Sadiq Abdulai Abu) to court over comments
made on his X page (formerly Twitter).
In a High Court writ
filed on May 31, 2024, Stonebwoy, the reigning Ghanaian Artist of the Year,
demands that Baba Sadiq delete the offending tweets and issue an unqualified apology
for his comments.
Stonebwoy is also asking
the court to award him damages of GHS 3 million for the harm which the tweets
have caused to his reputation on the basis that Baba Sadiq acted maliciously
and with intent to defame Stonebwoy by publishing statements that he knew to be
false.
The lawsuit does not
surprise those familiar with the tweets. Social media observers had voiced
concerns about Stonebwoy's initial choice to ignore Sadiq's troubling remarks.
Sadiq's comments
insinuated that Stonebwoy is a violent abuser of women, prompting widespread
unease and ultimately leading to the legal action. Stonebwoy’s decision to take
the matter to court reflects the serious nature of these accusations and the
impact they have on his reputation.
The comments went viral
and ignited heated discussions among fans and the general public because
Stonebwoy has a long-standing record of championing women’s rights and has
spearheaded several philanthropic activities aimed at supporting women.
The writ confirms that the
Ghanaian icon is committed to protecting his hard-won reputation, as he has
resorted to the legal system to vindicate his rights.
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