A clearing agent at the Tema Port, Dominic Yaw Nkyi, has filed a defamation suit at the High Court in Tema against Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) and its Operations Manager, Emmanuel Ohene Addo, seeking GH₵3 million in damages.
According to the statement of claim, Mr. Nkyi alleges that in March 2025, his photograph was displayed at conspicuous locations within the MPS terminal with the caption “Banned”, an action he describes as defamatory and injurious to his reputation built over 25 years in the clearing and forwarding industry.
The plaintiff asserts that the poster, purportedly authorised by Mr. Ohene Addo on behalf of MPS, wrongfully implied his involvement in criminal activities, including theft from containers. He maintains that he has never committed any offence, nor was he contacted, interrogated, or investigated prior to the circulation of the defamatory posters.
Mr. Nkyi recounts that the matter originated in 2023 when he assisted a friend in securing a truck to load a container at the MPS terminal. He was later informed that the container had been lawfully cleared. However, in 2024, he was summoned by customs over the same container and made it clear he had no involvement in the clearance process.
To his dismay, in March 2025, his image appeared across the MPS facility, effectively tarnishing his reputation, leading to loss of business, emotional distress, and restricted access to the terminal.
Represented by Dr. Sylvester Nyamekye of Nyamekye and Partners, the plaintiff is requesting:
● A judicial declaration that the defendants’ conduct was defamatory;
● GHC3 million in damages;
● A written apology to be posted prominently at the MPS terminal;
● Payment of legal costs including solicitor’s fees;
● And any other relief the court may deem appropriate.
A Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim has been issued from the Tema High Court, directed at the defendants who is expected to enter an appearance within eight days, or risk judgment being entered against them in default.
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