Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, has suffered a legal blow in the GH¢5 million defamation suit filed against him by actress Martha Ankomah.
The Accra High Court has dismissed Lilwin’s application to suspend proceedings, ruling that the case will proceed in Accra.
The actor had requested a stay of proceedings pending a Court of Appeal decision on whether the case should be transferred from Accra to Kumasi, where he resides. However, the High Court rejected the request and slapped him with a GH¢5,000 cost.
The defamation suit, filed on February 14, 2024, arises from a viral video in which Lilwin allegedly launched a personal attack on Martha Ankomah.
In the video, Lilwin accused the actress of “looking down on Kumawood actors” and refusing to work with them, allegedly due to what she viewed as “poor storylines.” He also cast doubt on her success, suggesting it was due to her connections rather than talent.
In response, Martha Ankomah filed a defamation suit, citing reputational damage.
Reacting to the lawsuit, Lilwin appeared to mock the legal process by posting a video of NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s infamous quote, “Every idiot can go to court,” suggesting that being sued did not equate to guilt.
The case has since attracted widespread attention, sparking conversations about professionalism and mutual respect in the Ghanaian film industry.
With the court’s latest ruling, the case is set to proceed in Accra, as the legal battle between the two actors continues.
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