Business magnate Ibrahim Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), have filed a defamation suit against policy analyst and social commentator Bright Simons, seeking GHS10 million in general damages.

The writ of summons, filed at the Accra High Court, accuses Mr.

Simons of publishing false and malicious statements that have damaged the reputation and business standing of both the entrepreneur and his company.

According to the statement of claim, the plaintiffs allege that Bright Simons made defamatory assertions in an article published on his website and social media platforms.