The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has outlined a series of demands in its lawsuit against journalist Muftawu Nabila Abdulai and Multimedia Group Limited over what it describes as false and damaging reports.
The country’s football governing body is seeking GHC20 million in damages, a full retraction, and a public apology, among other reliefs.
The case stems from reports published on MyJoyOnline.com and aired on Joy News and Joy FM on March 4, 2025. The reports claimed that the GFA awarded a GH₵5.1 million contract to Freightgistics Ghana Company Ltd to procure nine Hyundai County buses for Division One League Clubs.
The reports alleged that the Football Association used FIFA Forward money to procure the buses for the clubs through sole sourcing and further alleged procurement breaches.
It was also alleged that the Ghana Football Association altered the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), better known as Chassis number, to deceive revenue authorities.
The GFA, however, argues that the reports were misleading and defamatory, painting the association as corrupt and financially irresponsible. In response, it is demanding the following from the court:
GH₵20 Million in General Damages – The GFA says the reports have caused serious reputational harm, affecting its credibility among stakeholders, sponsors, and governing bodies such as FIFA and CAF. The association claims the allegations have led to scrutiny and inquiries from key football institutions, forcing it to defend its integrity.
A Full Public Retraction – The GFA wants Multimedia Group and Muftawu Nabila to withdraw all defamatory statements published or aired regarding the bus procurement deal. It insists the retraction should be done with the same prominence as the original reports.
An Unreserved Apology – The association is requesting a formal and unequivocal apology to be broadcast on Joy FM and Joy News Television. It also wants the apology published on MyJoyOnline.com and shared across all Multimedia Group social media platforms, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
A Perpetual Injunction – The GFA is asking the court to restrain Multimedia Group and its journalist from making further defamatory statements about the association. This, it says, will prevent future reputational damage.
Exemplary Damages for Reckless and Malicious Reporting – The GFA argues that the defendants acted with malice and reckless disregard for the truth by publishing what it describes as misleading reports without offering the association a fair opportunity to respond.
Legal Costs and Expenses – The GFA is also seeking compensation for all legal fees and costs incurred in pursuing the lawsuit.
Multimedia Group and Muftawu Nabila have yet to respond publicly to the lawsuit.