Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has publicly addressed his supporters following a legal battle in the United States, where he was found liable for defamation against investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey ordered Agyapong to pay $18 million in damages.

Upon his return to Ghana on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Agyapong was greeted by a large crowd of supporters at Kotoka International Airport. Addressing them at his campaign office in Shiashie, he expressed gratitude for their unwavering support during the legal proceedings. He assured his followers that the experience had made him a better person and reaffirmed his commitment to speaking the truth and advocating for the voiceless.

"Nobody should worry," Agyapong stated. "Anyone who speaks the truth and stands for the voiceless will face challenges. But through this ordeal, I have become a better person, and I will continue to fight and defend the truth."

The defamation case stemmed from comments Agyapong made on 'The Daddy Show,' hosted by Frederick Asamoah, a US-based Ghanaian presenter. The eight-member jury unanimously found Agyapong liable after Anas’s legal team, led by Andrew Deheer, Esq., presented a strong counterargument to Agyapong’s defense, which included audiovisual evidence titled 'Who Watches the Watchman' and reference to a previous Ghanaian court ruling.

Honourable Judge Jeffrey B. Beacham presided over the case, which saw Agyapong and his brother, Ralph Agyapong, take the stand. Despite the verdict, reports indicate that Agyapong’s lawyers have challenged the ruling, with a final decision expected in the coming weeks.

The roots of the dispute trace back to Agyapong’s remarks following Anas’s 2018 BBC investigation into football corruption in Ghana. In 2021, Agyapong accused Anas of being a 'criminal' and falsely linked him to the murder of journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, who was killed in 2019. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, an eight-member jury in Essex County Superior Court upheld an earlier verdict, holding Agyapong liable for defamation.