Kennedy Agyapong Apologises To People He Has Offended Days After Losing $18M Case To Anas, Video

• Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, has apologised to persons he had wronged in the past and forgiven those who think they have wronged him
• His statement comes after he lost a defamation case to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, leading an American court to award the latter $18 million in damages
• The viral video got many people attributing Kennedy's actions to the case he lost to Anas in the US

Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong issued a statement a few days after losing a lawsuit, that culminated in the Essex County Court awarding $18 million in damages to undercover investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

Kennedy Agyapong apologises in video

Kennedy Agyapong made a powerful speech at an event that looked like a New Patriotic Party press conference based on pictures showing the politician donning a scarf bearing the opposition party's colours around his neck. The room was also decorated in party colours as well.

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One moment from his speech that has caught the attention of many was when he showed how down to earth he is in a video that was live-streamed by a blogger.

In the video, the former Assin Central Member of Parliament issued a heartfelt apology to anyone who felt they had been offended by him.

"Anybody that feels like I have offended him, I apologise," he said.

In the same video, Mr Agyapong also noted that he had also forgiven anyone who felt they had offended him.

"Anybody who feels they have offended me, I have forgiven him," he said.

Reactions to Kennedy Agyapong's apology

In the comment section, many people noted that they had never seen this humble side of Kennedy Agyapong.

Others also attributed his calm demeanour and the apology in the video to the $18 million defamation case he lost to undercover investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

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Many people noted that the $18 million amount was huge and the politician was simply being wary of his expressive comments made in the past, which they believe might land him in trouble in the future.

Below are the reactions of social media users to the viral video of Kennedy Agyapong apologising:

hvrod51 said:

"$18 million no ama guy no ahu Kristo 🙏🏿."

empressbemah_1 said:

"After messing up NPP, with all the confusion who will believe NPP again."

goddy12025 said:

"They're preparing him for the 2028 presidential candidate {position}."

charwetey.bernice said:

"Anas has brought the best out of him😂😂😂..Obiaa wɔ ne master ampa."

osmanmohammed6634 said:

"What of Ahmed Suale did you ask for forgiveness, time will tell😢😢👏."

Photos of Kennedy Agyapong in court trend

YEN.com.gh reported that a viral photo of Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong and his legal team in court sparked reactions online after he lost a defamation lawsuit.

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The Essex County Court in the U.S. ruled in favour of undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, awarding him $18 million in damages.

The widely shared image shows Mr Agyapong drinking water while his lawyers appear visibly concerned.

The courtroom moment ignited discussions on social media, with many Ghanaians weighing in on the high-profile case and its financial implications for Agyapong.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh