Acting Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD and renowned broadcaster, Dr. Randy Abbey, has filed a defamation lawsuit against outspoken politician and NPP Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.
The suit, lodged on August 26, 2025, seeks GHS 20 million in damages for what Dr. Abbey describes as false, malicious, and defamatory remarks made by Abronye during a public broadcast and widely circulated on social media.
According to court documents, Abronye accused Dr. Abbey of abusing public resources and engaging in corrupt activities during his tenure at COCOBOD. Among the claims, Abronye alleged that Dr. Abbey used multiple state-owned Land Cruisers to transport a personal chair from Accra to cocoa farms, refusing to use chairs provided by farmers. He further accused Dr. Abbey of manipulating internal appointments to facilitate the embezzlement of public funds.
Filed by COCOBOD’s Legal Department, the lawsuit contends that these statements have severely damaged Dr. Abbey’s reputation, exposing him to public ridicule and contempt. The suit seeks:
– A declaration that Abronye’s statements are defamatory – A full retraction and unqualified apology published on all platforms – Removal of all defamatory content from the internet – General, punitive, and compensatory damages totaling GHS 20 million – A perpetual injunction against further defamatory publications – Legal costs and further relief as the court deems fit
Dr. Abbey maintains that the allegations are entirely false and calculated to tarnish his hard-earned professional reputation. His legal team stresses the need for truth and accountability in public discourse, especially regarding individuals in positions of public trust.
As of now, Abronye has yet to respond publicly to the lawsuit.
This case follows a similar defamation action in July by Hugh Clement A. Brown, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Forestry Commission, who is also seeking GHS 20 million in damages against Abronye DC, the NPP Bono Regional Chairman.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
