HON KT HAMMOND DEMANDS APOLOGY AND RETRACTION FROM CAPTAIN SMART.
The Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Mr KT Hammond is demanding an apology and retraction from Onua morning show host, Mr Blessed Godsbrain
Smart (aka: Captain Smart). over a purported viral video circulating on social media.
In a statement signed by Mr Kweku Y. Paintsil, Esq.
the legal council of the member of parliament, one part of the video which was muted showed his client in an agitated mood surrounded by some residence.
According to him, some alleged tribal comments attributed to his clients Mr KT Hammond which were not only untrue but has caused him distress and embarrassment.
The alleged comment in the viral video circulating indicates Mr KT Hammond saying an Ewe person taking his seat from the Ashanti township.
He explained that, they will issue a writ if Captain Smart refuses to retract and apologize.
Below is the full statement.
6th December, 2024.
Media General GH Ltd
59 Presential Dr. Adesa We
12th Kanda Avenue
Accra.
Attention: Blessed Godsbrain
Smart (aka: Captain Smart)
By Hand Delivery and WhatsApp:
0208114990
Dear Sir,
Re: “Ayigbe man comot.
Ashanti man for Ashanti
Region ”
Request for retraction and
apology
i. We act for and on behalf of K.T.
Hammond, MP for Adansi Aso-
kwa.
ii. our client’s attention has been
drawn to a viral, two-in-one streaming video clip circulating on
social media , with one part of
the video muted and showing
our client in an agitated mood
and surrounded by a host of
individuals within the outer conf-
ines of his residence.
iii. However, the related second
video clip , on top of the first
video clip, shows youand ano-
ther gentleman (possibly a co-
host of your radio show) doing
a runningcommentary or
voice-over in which the following bigoted and tribal statement was attributed to our client, namely:
“He said Ah! how can an Ewe
person, an Ewe person be the one
to takethe seat from me”
“He said why would an Ewe person
be the one to take the seat from me
in the Ashanti township, an Ewe
person, an Ewe person!”
“KT said Ah! Why?! Why?! Why
would an Ewe person be the one to
takethe seat from me in the
Ashanti township, an Ewe person,
an Eweperson how?!”
iv. The said statements that you
attributed to our client were
not only untrue, butthe same
amount to a very serious
libel on him and have cua-
sed himconsiderable distress
and embarrassment. All the
allegations made against him
are false and your attack on
him was unjustified.
v. In the circumstance , our client
requires from you as a matter
of urgency a full and unequivocal public retraction and
apology in terms to be approved by us,and an undertaking not to repeat these allegations.
vi. We have also advised him that
he is entitled to substantial
compensation for the injury to
his reputation and feelings , as
to which we invite your proposals. our client will also require payment by you of all the
legal costs he has incurred in
this matter
vii. We look forward to hearing
from you without delay. If we
have not received a satisfactory reply by Wednesday
18th December, 2024 our
instructions are to issue a Writ.
viii. In the meantime , our client
reserves all his rights.
Yours sincerely,
Kweku Y. Paintsil, Esq.
cc: Honourable K. T. Hammond
