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A judgment entered against former Black Stars Captain Asamoah Gyan for malicious prosecution is set to be posted at his residence, the office of the Ghana Football Association, and the Law Court complex, starrfmonline.com reports.
The High Court (Financial and Economic Division) in Accra, presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa, imposed damages of over GH¢1 million on Gyan on December 8, 2023, following a successful lawsuit by journalist Osafo Anthony.
Anthony had been subjected to malicious prosecution initiated by Gyan, who accused him of extortion.
Gyan, along with his manager Anim Addo, faced a civil action for malicious prosecution, with Anthony demanding GH¢1 million in damages.
Despite Gyan and Anim Addo expressing their intention to appeal the court’s decision, there have been difficulties in serving them with the judgment.
As a result, the plaintiff’s legal team sought substituted service, which was granted by Justice Owusu-Dapaa, the report said.
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the court approved the posting of copies of the judgment at the notice board of the High Court Complex, Asamoah Gyan’s residence in Basilica, near Old Broadcasting, New Weija, Accra; and the notice board of the Ghana Football Association.
Justice Owusu-Dapaa stated that the posting would remain for 14 days, after which it would be deemed as effectively served.
The judgment against Asamoah Gyan stems from a case where Anthony Sarfo was maliciously prosecuted following his arrest for alleged extortion.
The court found that Gyan’s manager, Samuel Anim Addo, initiated the malicious prosecution based on falsehoods to protect Gyan’s image during negotiations for a transfer to a Chinese club.
source: Ghana Web
