By:William Narh
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has issued a formal demand to the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), requesting an unqualified apology and a GH₵10 million compensation over what she describes as defamatory remarks made during a televised interview.
Abronye DC Joyce Bawah Mogtari
The legal notice, dated April 3, 2025, and issued by R.O. Solomon Consulting, accuses Abronye of making “false, reckless, and malicious” statements on Net 2 TV on March 26, 2025.
During the broadcast, Abronye allegedly claimed that Mrs. Mogtari was advised against pursuing a ministerial role and instead opted for a “stress-free presidential staffer position” with a monthly salary of GHS95,000. He reportedly went further to say this had made her “disrespectful to Ghanaians.”
According to the letter, these statements have since circulated widely online, including on platforms such as GhanaWeb, subjecting Mrs. Mogtari to “serious embarrassment,” public ridicule, and reputational harm.
The legal team argues that the remarks have sparked a wave of disparaging public commentary and persistent inquiries from both personal and professional circles.
They emphasized that Abronye’s statements were not only factually incorrect but also lacked any justification—especially given that details about Mrs. Mogtari’s appointment are not classified and could have been easily verified.
As a result, the legal team is demanding the following:
- An immediate retraction and public apology published across platforms that disseminated the statements, including Net 2 TV, Ghanaweb, MyJoyOnline, Channel One TV, and Citi FM.
- Compensation of GHS10 million for the damage caused to Mrs. Mogtari’s reputation and image.
