John Paintsil Rejects GH¢100,000 Settlement in Defamation Suit Against Multimedia Group
Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has rejected a GH¢100,000 compensation offer from the Multimedia Group and its sports presenter, Patrick Osei Agyemang, also known as “Countryman Songo.” This rejection comes as part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit where Paintsil is seeking significantly higher damages.
The legal battle stems from comments made on a sports program aired by the Multimedia Group, which Paintsil claims were false and damaging to his image, credibility, and legacy in Ghanaian football. He is demanding GH¢20 million from the Multimedia Group and an additional GH¢5 million directly from Countryman Songo for the alleged defamatory remarks.
Sources close to Paintsil indicate he found the GH¢100,000 offer “disrespectful,” especially given the public nature of the alleged defamation and its impact on him personally and professionally. The offer was presumably an attempt to settle the matter out of court.
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Paintsil is represented by Theophilus Tawiah of WTS Nobisfields, a prominent Ghanaian law firm. WTS Nobisfields is the Ghana member firm of WTS Global, an international tax and legal network.
At the most recent court hearing on July 18, 2025, the Multimedia Group and Patrick Osei Agyemang were ordered to file their witness statements within two weeks, having failed to comply with previous directives. The case has been adjourned to October 17, 2025, for a Case Management Conference.
Paintsil, a highly respected figure in Ghanaian football, has stated his commitment to pursuing the case to its legal conclusion, emphasizing that justice must be served through proper legal channels.
This incident has reignited discussions about media ethics, accountability, and the often-strained relationship between sports personalities and broadcasters in Ghana. Legal experts believe the outcome of this case could establish a significant precedent for how defamation cases involving high-profile individuals and media houses are handled in the country.
The case remains active in court, and the Multimedia Group has not yet publicly responded to Paintsil’s rejection of their settlement offer.
