In a defamation lawsuit against Lil Win, Martha Ankomah stated, “Celebs are role models; you can’t insult them anyway.”

Martha Ankomah, a well-known actress from Ghana, has stated that she does not plan to drop her defamation lawsuit against fellow actor Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as Lil Win.

She argues that because of their power, celebrities should not be permitted to act irresponsibly because they serve as role models.

The stunning actress sued Lil Win for slander last month, requesting Gh¢5 million in damages in addition to additional compensation.

Martha Ankomah alleges in a letter of summons filed on February 14, 2024, that Lil Win’s remarks damaged her character and the GTP brand.

In a recent interview with UTV, Martha stated that the matter is still pending and emphasized that she anticipates LilWin will face consequences from the court.

“I haven’t withdrawn the lawsuit, despite what some people may believe. I don’t think you can offend someone and get away with it in this nation because I think the rule of law is in place. If we claim to be role models, we need to lead by example as others look up to us.

A lot of people looks up to us, so I’ve brought the case to court and am awaiting the result. “I’ll keep Ghanaians informed about developments in the court,” she declared.

In response to a remark that her lawsuit might be a practical joke, Martha angrily denied the claim, pointing out that she had a name and brand that she had worked hard to develop over the years and that she wanted to preserve.

It’s not a joke, so please don’t let someone struggle with building a name or brand—those things take years to develop. Everyone understands that this is serious business and that if the law doesn’t take action, it will set a dangerous precedent and lead to our followers believing that it’s acceptable to defame someone because you can get away with it.

As a people, we don’t have to put up with that since it sets a poor example and might inspire the following generation to say anything they want about others.

As they will be the nation’s future leaders, we must impart the proper knowledge to them so they can contribute to Ghana’s development, the speaker stated.

Context

In a recent radio interview on Accra FM, Martha Ankomah stated that she was not interested in working with people from Kumawood and that one of her pet peeves was witchcraft storylines.

Although she admitted to having enjoyed Kumawood films in the past, she made it clear that she was no longer drawn to the way witchcraft was portrayed.

Lil Win reacted to Martha Ankomah’s statement by criticizing it.

Lil Win’s remark is what Martha Ankomah views as defamatory, which is why she filed a lawsuit.

Claim Declaration

Martha Ankomah is requesting a ruling in the statement of claim that the following words:

“Who is familiar with you? Who would have signed you if it weren’t for GTP and the senior government officials who signed you on at GTP? As a star, what kind are you? Nobody knows you, not even your daughter.”