The agreement was reached on Tuesday, 25th February, following an earlier breakdown in negotiations, which was announced in open court.
According to starrfm.com.gh as part of the settlement process, both parties are required to file the agreed terms and appear before the court on 1st April 2025, where Justice Forson Baah Agyepong will adopt it as a consent judgment.
On Tuesday, 25th February 2025, an initial proposal by Lil Win and his representatives to pay GH€150,000, which included GH€50,000 in legal fees, was outrightly rejected. Lawyers representing the plaintiff, Martha Ankomah, described the offer as “an eyesore.
We have been pursuing the defendant for a settlement,” counsel for Ankomah stated. “My learned friend (counsel for Lil Win) is present, and I have contacted her multiple times to reach an agreement, but to no avail.
Rejection of Initial Offer
Counsel for the plaintiff revealed that the defendant’s legal team only presented a new offer on the previous Saturday, which was still deemed “an eyesore.” The plaintiff’s attorney, Nii Applatu Plange, stated, We have returned to court so that the case can proceed because, in our opinion, it is not an offer we can consider further.
While insisting that Lil Win’s offer was “reasonable,” defense counsel confirmed that the statements made by the plaintiff’s legal team were largely accurate. I am, however, surprised to hear my learned friend describe it as ‘an eyesore, she remarked.
Acknowledging the plaintiff’s stance, she added, “We are at the mercy of the plaintiff and the court.”
Counsel for the plaintiff added, “To clarify,” At the last sitting, we significantly reduced our demand from GH€5 million to GH€2 million. However, when my learned friend called, she only proposed covering legal fees and GH€100,000 for Martha to abandon the case.
He said that this proposal was unacceptable, which was the reason he called it “an eyesore.” Counsel for the defendant explained that
We suggested giving Martha GH€100,000 and paying GH€50,000 for her legal fees, bringing the total to GH€150,000. She elaborated further, We are approaching Easter, and we recognise that the damages caused to the plaintiff are immeasurable.
She also disclosed that “We are proposing a substantial sum of 1.5 billion in old currency,” arguing that the offer was reasonable.
However, the plaintiff’s legal team also raised concerns about the defendant’s handling of a retraction and apology, which was initially rejected.
“I will not intervene any further; I have advised both parties sufficiently,” remarked presiding judge Justice Forson Baah Agyepong, who had earlier encouraged both parties to settle. Lil Win consulted his team as the plaintiff’s legal team remained steadfast in rejecting the GH€150,000 offer and insisted on proceeding with the case. A member of his management whispered to his counsel, who then informed the court that Lil Win was willing to increase the offer to GH€200,000, inclusive of legal fees.
This prompted further discussions in open court, followed by a private negotiation session. After nearly two hours, both parties emerged to announce that they had reached a final agreement on the terms of settlement.
Following a review of their schedules, both parties agreed to return to court on 1st April 2025 for the terms to be officially adopted as a consent judgment.
