John Paintsil sues Saddick Adams, Countryman Songo & media companies with lawsuit over forgery claims

The newly appointed assistant Black Stars coach, John Paintsil has sued four sports journalists and three media entities for defamation.

The journalists are Veronica Commey, Saddick Adams, Christopher Nimley, Patrick Osei Agyemang also known as Countryman Songo.

The move comes in response to what Paintsil perceives as libellous attacks against him following his appointment as the assistant coach for the Black Stars, working alongside Otto Addo.

Paintsil had criticized the Save Ghana Football demonstration, which was led by the aforementioned journalists before he was appointed assistant coach.

Other defendants are Omni Media Limited, Angel Broadcasting Network, and Multimedia Group have been served with a writ.

In response to these attacks, Paintsil has taken legal action and mobilized his legal team to initiate court proceedings.

They have been given eight days to respond and enter an appearance in court.