Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie
Robert Smith Law Group, the legal representatives of Sarkodie, have confirmed that the rapper has not withdrawn his lawsuit against Ecobank Ghana Ltd, dismissing reports suggesting he has abandoned the case.
Social media, particularly X, has been abuzz in recent days with claims that the award-winning rapper had instructed his legal team to withdraw from the ongoing court case, while Ecobank had declined to back down.
However, Sarkodie’s lawyers at Robert Smith Law Group have strongly denied these claims.
In a statement released on Saturday, April 26, 2025, and sighted by GhanaWeb, the law firm clarified that neither Sarkodie nor his legal representatives have taken any steps to withdraw the lawsuit.
The lawyers further explained that, under Ghana’s civil procedure laws, Sarkodie would not even require Ecobank’s consent if he ever decided to discontinue the case.
The law firm also warned that individuals or platforms spreading false information about the case could face serious legal consequences under Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, which punishes the publication of prejudicial material during ongoing court proceedings.
“We have not received instructions from our client to withdraw the suit. We have taken no steps to withdraw the suit. We have not approached Ecobank with such a request. The matter remains pending before the courts, and we are yet to be served with the Statement of Defence of the defendant,” the statement read.
The lawyers described the publications as “baseless, malicious, and an affront” not only to their client’s integrity but also to the judicial process.
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