In a dramatic turn of events, Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, and actress Martha Ankomah have settled their highly publicized GH¢5 million defamation suit out of court.
The breakthrough came on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after initial negotiations collapsed in open court, with both parties agreeing to terms of settlement.
The defamation suit was filed by Martha Ankomah against Lilwin, alleging that he had made certain defamatory statements about her.
The case had been ongoing for some time, with both parties engaging in a war of words in the media.
However, in a surprise move, Lilwin’s legal team proposed a settlement of GH¢150,000, including GH¢50,000 in legal fees, during Tuesday’s hearing.
Martha Ankomah’s lawyers were quick to reject the offer, describing it as an “eyesore.”
The presiding judge, Justice Forson Baah Agyepong, had previously urged both parties to settle the matter amicably, but the negotiations had stalled.
However, after further deliberations, Lilwin’s manager intervened, proposing a new offer of GH¢200,000, including legal fees.
This led to further discussions in open court, followed by a private meeting in chambers without the judge.
After nearly two hours of closed-door discussions, both parties reached a final agreement, informing the judge that they had settled the matter and would return on April 1, 2025, for the court to formally adopt the settlement.
The settlement brings an end to the highly publicized legal battle between Lilwin and Martha Ankomah, which had been making headlines in the Ghanaian media.
The case had sparked a lot of interest, with many Ghanaians following the developments closely.
In a previous hearing, Justice Baah Forson Agyepong had urged both parties to settle the matter amicably, stating that he would not want to see the case go to trial.
The judge’s words of wisdom seemed to have had an impact, as both parties eventually agreed to settle the matter out of court.
The terms of the settlement are expected to be filed in court, and the case will be formally closed on April 1, 2025.
The settlement brings an end to the defamation suit, which had been a major talking point in Ghanaian entertainment circles.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
