Kevin Taylor Dragged To Court, Slapped With GH¢20 Million Defamation Lawsuit, Ghanaians React

• A Ghanaian medical entrepreneur has dragged social commentator Kevin Taylor to court for defamation
• Kevin Taylor has been accused of making derogatory remarks against the medical entrepreneur
• Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, with some criticising Kevin Taylor while others sympathising with him
• YEN.com.gh spoke with a lawyer to find out what are some of the defences one can make in a defamation lawsuit

A popular Ghanaian social commentator, Kevin Taylor, has been slapped with a GH¢20 million defamation lawsuit.

Kevin Taylor has been dragged to court by a Ghanaian medical entrepreneur, Dr William Anarfi Sarpong, after allegedly making untrue claims intended to tarnish his reputation.

According to court documents, Mr Taylor accused the medical entrepreneur on his media platform, Loud Silence Media, of engaging in fraudulent activities and improper dealings with the Ghanaian government.

Additionally, Mr Taylor has been accused of publicly displaying the images and personal details of Dr Anarfi Sarpong's family, an action that goes against their right to privacy.

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In the writ of summons, lawyers for Dr Anarfi Sarpong described Kevin Taylor’s remarks on the show as “malicious fabrications." Dr Anarfi Sarpong is, therefore, demanding GH¢20 million from Kevin Taylor.

Kevin Taylor has eight days to respond to the writ.

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Speaking with YEN.com.gh, Lawyer Kwaku Anno-Kumi shared some of the defence someone who is facing a defamatory lawsuit can use

"In Ghana, typical defenses against defamation claims include Truth (justification), where the defendant proves the statement was factually accurate; fair comment, which protects opinions made on matters of public interest, Absolute privilege, applying to statements made in specific protected settings like Parliament or court proceedings; and qualified privilege, covering situations where the speaker had a legal, moral, or social duty to make the statement, and it was made without malice." He said.

Netizens react to Kevin Taylor's lawsuit

Netizens who saw the lawsuit about Kevin Taylor expressed mixed reactions in the comments session.

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@_lazyProgrammer wrote:

"He has fallen into KT's trap. This was all what he wanted the guy to do."

@KSnetne wrote:

"Who is this one too that feels defamed. If you are to sue for defamation atleast be well known or popular first. Defamation suits ay3 fo saa."

@GideonDrizzy wrote:

"Kevin Taylor hasn’t seen half of that kind of money ever in his life."

@lilklvn wrote:

"This is like walking with your mother in a market and asking her to buy you something even tho u know she can't afford it."

@frank_kwad16872 wrote:

"Mode3 gyimii de3. The person dey US n u ve sued him for defamation in ghana. Akoa aboa. If you are serious go to the US."

@ill_will_bill wrote:

"I know this guy as a network marketing person. He used to walk with some physician assistants I know. They all used the doctor tag. But I didn’t know him as a physician nor physician assistant. This movie will be interesting."

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@Allison94577523 wrote:

"Enough of the fooling na gyimie no doorso dodo .. Ghana dierr unless somebody no do, then flood gate way open be that.. Everyday go want turn am into trend .. he should go and hustle mtweew."

@1_Quamechoco wrote:

"When did he become a journalist?? Which intern wrote this and which leader in that org approved it ??"

@Kobby_Ryme1 wrote:

"Gabby won 1m cedis against KT in Gh court ba didn't get his money."

@sohnie_a wrote:

"Opaana has brought himself...he will pay more of what Kennedy Agyapong paid. Did he not hear what Kennedy himself said...."he has learned his lesson."

Australian-based Ghanaian man warns Kevin Taylor

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that an Australia-based Ghanaian, Fresh Prince, issued a strong warning to Ghanaian social commentator Kevin Taylor, accusing him of verbal abuse on his show.

Fresh Prince claimed that Kevin Taylor made derogatory comments about him without provocation and vowed to expose his past.

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He challenged Kevin Taylor to release his high school results, accusing him of pretending to be more knowledgeable than he is.

Proofreading by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh