The High Court “B”, Tema has convicted the host of the United Showbiz program (Nana Ama McBrown) and panellists Afia Schwarzneggar Kwame A-Plus and Mr Logic for defamation upon an application by Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi).
A jail sentence of 10 days had been slapped on Afia Schwar while the other Respondents have been fined 5,000 penalty units (60,000 Cedis).
Afia is said to have, on the show, described the court suit as useless and insisted that she had had sex with the applicant throughout their 16-month amorous relationship. She also used unprintable words on the applicant (Chairman Wontumi) on the same show.
The other contemnors participated in the discussion when they were aware that the matter was subjudicae(pending before the court) and made comments bordering on the substance of the case before the court.
Their conduct was found to be prejudicial to the suit before the court and calculated to bring the administration of Justice into disrepute.
The contemnors are to pay 5,000 cedis to the applicant.
The MD of United Television; Fada Dickson, was acquitted and discharged because he didn’t participate in the discussion.
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Afia Schwar.
Author- Munashy
