[2016]DLHC16736January 29, 2016High Court

GODWIN KOMLA NYAGA vs THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

JUDGMENT The plaintiff, Godwin Komla Nyaga, instituted this action against the Attorney General for the following reliefs; 1. A declaration that the plaintiff was assaulted on the 29TH day of August 2009 by police officers from Apinamang Police Station 2. A declaration that the plaintiff on 25/08/09 was unlawfully arrested by the police officers from Apinamang Police Station 3. A declaration that the plaintiff was falsely imprisoned by the police officers of Apinamang Police Station on 25/08/09 4. A declaration that plaintiff’s excavator was wrongfully and or unlawfully detained 5. A declaration that the conduct of the police officers towards the plaintiff on 25/08/09 tainted his reputation and same was defamatory of plaintiff 6. Aggravated or exemplary damages against Defendant for defamation 7. General damages for assault, unlawful arrest and false imprisonment 8. Recovery of the sum of GHC21,600 being the sum lost to plaintiff by reason of plaintiff’s in...