Lawyers for Ghana Airports Company Limited Managing Director Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare have filed a GH¢10 million lawsuit over false drug trafficking claims made on Facebook.
The legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to Facebook user Samuel Bryan Buabeng concerning a post published on September 22, 2026. The post linked Opare’s name and photo to Frank Danquah, described incorrectly as “Frank Dankwa” and called her “favourite member of staff.” It accused Danquah, identified as an AVSEC supervisor, of aiding a drug baron and emptying bank accounts, with one holding over GH¢500,000.
The post concluded with the claim that “the Cocainenomy is on the right footing, with people in high places benefiting immensely,” implying Opare was involved in or profited from drug trafficking.
Opare’s lawyers rejected these allegations. They said the post made “grave imputations of criminal involvement, corruption and abuse of office” against their client, who “categorically denies and rejects” all claims.
The letter clarified that Danquah has worked for GACL since September 1, 2004, and has no personal relationship with Opare beyond their official roles. The managing director “expressly rejects” the label of Danquah as her favourite employee and denies any participation or benefit from the alleged criminal activity.
The lawyers demanded the immediate removal of the September 22 post and related comments, plus any other false and defamatory posts. They also require an unconditional retraction, a public apology, and a written promise not to repeat the allegations.
Following these demands, a writ of summons was filed at the Accra High Court. Opare is seeking GH¢10 million in damages for defamation.
The case highlights rising concerns about misinformation on social media platforms and the legal consequences of spreading false claims against public officials.
According to 3News.
