Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has declared a recent court decision to slash an $18 million defamation award against him to a $500 as a "resounding legal vindication." The ruling stems from a long-running legal battle with investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

In a statement issued by on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the former legislator underscored his commitment to fighting for justice and fairness. "The court's decision to reduce the amount to $500 represents not only a resounding legal vindication but also a reaffirmation of my long-standing belief in justice, fairness, and the right to speak truth to power," the statement read in part.

Agyapong's legal team successfully filed a motion for remittitur, arguing that the initial jury award of $18 million was "grossly excessive and unsupported by the evidence presented at trial." Following judicial review, the presiding judge concurred, deeming the substantial damages "disproportionate and legally unsustainable." The US court case was initiated by Anas Aremeyaw Anas in the state of New Jersey, where Agyapong reportedly owns property, after a similar defamation claim by the journalist in Ghana seven years prior was unsuccessful.

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