Kumawood actors Yaw Dabo and Oboy Siki have settled their high-profile GH¢1million defamation case following a mediation meeting facilitated by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene.
The mediation, held in Kumasi, brought an end to months of legal tension between the two actors after Oboy Siki formally withdrew his earlier remarks and apologised to Yaw Dabo.
Oboy Siki admitted that his claims about Yaw Dabo were based on hearsay rather than verified facts. He rendered an unqualified apology and retracted all defamatory statements made against his colleague.
The case is expected to be formally closed at the Adum High Court.
The dispute stemmed from comments Oboy Siki made during an interview on GhPage TV, where he allegedly made several damaging claims about Yaw Dabo’s personal life and football management activities.
According to court documents, the allegations included claims that Dabo was incapable of impregnating a woman, lacked the capacity to marry, and did not own his football club. He was also described using other derogatory and demeaning language.
The remarks prompted Yaw Dabo to file a defamation suit at the Adum High Court in the Ashanti Region, seeking GH¢1million in damages for reputational harm.
The two actors made their initial court appearance in Kumasi after the suit was filed. Although Oboy Siki issued a public apology shortly after the controversy began and appealed for the matter to be dropped, legal proceedings continued amid concerns over his compliance with court processes.
His counsel later requested an out-of-court settlement, which the court granted, allowing both parties time to pursue an amicable resolution.
Neither party has disclosed whether any financial compensation formed part of the final settlement.
