Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, has filed a lawsuit against a Facebook user, Samuel Bryan Buabeng, for allegedly publishing defamatory posts. The posts, published on September 22, 2026, linked Opare to narcotics movement and abuse of office. Opare is seeking GH¢10 million in damages, a public apology, and the permanent removal of the post from social media.
The lawsuit centers on a post on a publicly accessible Facebook page operated by Buabeng. The post featured Opare's name and photograph alongside that of a GACL employee, Frank Danquah, who was described as her "favourite member of staff" and identified as "the AVSEC supervisor who aided the narcotic baron." The post alleged that Danquah had emptied bank accounts, with the smallest reportedly holding more than GH¢500,000.
Opare's legal team argues that pairing her image and name with Danquah implied a personal and improper association between the two, suggesting she was complicit in or benefited from narcotics movement. They describe the publication as a serious imputation of criminal conduct, corruption, and abuse of office, all of which their client categorically denies. Danquah has been employed by GACL since September 1, 2004, but shares no personal relationship with Opare beyond their official duties.
Opare rejects the characterization of Danquah as her "favourite member of staff." Her lawyers have issued a cease-and-desist notice to Buabeng, demanding the immediate removal of the post and all shares or reproductions of it from any platform under his control. The court is also being asked to order an unconditional retraction and an unreserved public apology.
Opare is seeking a perpetual injunction to prevent Buabeng from republishing the allegedly defamatory content or any material of a similar nature. The case is now before the Accra High Court, where the reliefs sought by the plaintiff will be determined. The lawsuit is a result of a series of allegations that have emerged in recent months, including a narcotics bust that led to the arrest of several individuals.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, recently rejected a motion by the Minority caucus to establish a special parliamentary committee to examine a string of major narcotics interceptions linked to Ghana. The decision was made during an emergency sitting of Parliament held on September 29, 2026. Bagbin ruled the motion out of order, citing several procedural grounds.
The lawsuit against Buabeng is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding narcotics allegations in Ghana. Opare's determination to seek justice and clear her name highlights the gravity of the situation. As the case unfolds, it is expected to shed more light on the allegations and the extent of Opare's involvement, if any.
Key points
- Yvonne Opare is seeking GH¢10 million in damages from Facebook user Samuel Bryan Buabeng.
- The lawsuit centers on a post published on September 22, 2026, linking Opare to narcotics movement and abuse of office.
- Opare is also seeking a perpetual injunction to prevent Buabeng from republishing the allegedly defamatory content.
