Martha Ankomah and Lil Win reach out-of-court settlement in defamation case

Ghanaian actress Martha Ankomah has agreed to an out-of-court settlement in her defamation case against actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin.

The case was scheduled to begin trial today at the High Court in Accra, but lawyers for the plaintiff announced a sudden development.

According to reports by Accra-based Starr FM, Martha Ankomah's legal team, led by Nii Apatu Plange, informed the court that a settlement had been reached, prompting a brief adjournment to finalise the agreement.

“There has been some development. We were supposed to start the trial today, (Wednesday, July 31). Unfortunately, some development has come up, and I pray that my client and I approach the bench,” he submitted.

Justice Forson Agyapong Baah, the presiding judge, acknowledged the development and adjourned the case to August 15, 2024, to formalise the settlement.

The case stemmed from a viral video in which Lilwin used derogatory language, questioning Martha Ankomah's status in the movie industry and supposedly damaging her reputation as a brand ambassador for GTP. 

In reaction, the actress, sought five million cedis in damages, but the terms of the out-of-court settlement remain undisclosed.