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Nana Oye Bampoe sues ex-husband, demands US$1.5 million in damages

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, May 14, GNA – Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, a former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, has sued her ex-husband Mr Tony Lithur, for libel over their divorce petition filed on May 2, 2018. The two were customarily married on April 14, 1991, and the marriage was converted into ordinance […]

Scrutinise anti-gay bill, it’s likely to resurrect criminal libel law – Afenyo-Markin

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for increased media scrutiny of the Anti-Gay Bill currently before Parliament. He expressed concern that the bill could inadvertently reintroduce elements of the repealed criminal libel law for journalists and media houses reporting on LGBTQ+ activities. Mr. Afenyo-Markin voiced his opposition to custodial sentences for individuals found guilty

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