The High Court in Accra has adjourned to May 15, 2026, an application filed by The Base Movement for an order to set aside the writ of summons and the statement of case filed by The Base Ghana First LBG in a legal battle between the two political movements.
This was after the plaintiff’s lawyers indicated that they had filed an affidavit in opposition to the motion filed by the Defendant for the writ to be set aside.
Both the defendant and the court said the affidavit in opposition had yet to be served on the defendants and the court.
Substantive counsel for the plaintiff, Augustine Gyamfi, who was represented, sought an adjournment to May 15, which was granted after the other party agreed to his suggestion.
Base Ghana First LBG had sued The Base Movement over the use of the name and official items.
Base Ghana First LBG, which broke away from The Base Movement formed by veteran Ghanaian actor Alexander Kofi Adu, popularly known as Agya Koo, is accusing the defendant of misrepresentation and unauthorized use of souvenirs and items as though the two groups were the same.
Kofi Adu, the founder of Base Ghana First LBG, said they are amenable to settling the matter out of court.
Background
Two new political movements, Base Ghana First LBG and The Base Movement, are entangled in a dispute over the use of the name and official items.
As a result, Base Ghana First LBG, which broke away from The Base Movement formed by veteran Ghanaian actor Alexander Kofi Adu, popularly known as Agya Koo, has accused the defendant of misrepresentation and unauthorized use of souvenirs and items as though the two groups were the same.
Per the statement of case filed before a High Court in Accra, both parties were members of The Base Movement until the plaintiff formed Base Ghana First due to controversies, disagreements over decision-making, and “procedural abuse” at the executive level of The Base Movement.
Base Ghana First contended that the chairman of The Base Movement, of which they were all national executive members, unilaterally suspended the activities of the association and all the leaders, and further removed them from all official platforms of the defendant company.
The plaintiff alleged that the chairman subsequently formed a nine-member executive council, which was against the approved regulations and objectives of the association.
Base Ghana First LBG noted that these members, being aggrieved by the misconduct of the chairman who decided to make them redundant, resolved to form the plaintiff company in March 2026.
The writ signed by Augustine Gyamfi further avers that Base Ghana First LBG has since spread its activities and membership across all regions in the country faster than expected due to the commitment and dedication of its members.
It contends that it has discovered that The Base Movement is using the name ‘The Base Ghana First’ on their souvenirs, official items, and other materials, and has it boldly written at the front of their headquarters, even though Base Ghana First is separate and distinct from The Base Movement.
“The plaintiff states that the defendant is misleading the public, followers, and potential investors of the plaintiff company with the intent of riding on the back of the plaintiff company,” it avers.
The suit adds that The Base Movement is “misrepresenting” to the general public that both companies are related or the same.
The plaintiff further states that unless a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order restraining the defendant company, it will continue to use the name of the plaintiff company to their detriment, thus reaping where they have not sown.
It is, therefore, asking the court for a perpetual injunction restraining The Base Movement from using the name ‘The Base Ghana First’ in all its dealings with the public or third parties.
It is seeking “a perpetual injunction against the defendant from using the plaintiff’s logo or any other mark which is similar to that of the plaintiff.”
It is also asking for general damages and costs, including legal fees.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
