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1. This afternoon, I saw in the media that the brother of Ghana's President has filed a suit against me for defamation. I also got a copy of the writ online.
2. He is unhappy because:
A. I said his company has been "hit" financially as a result of a mining company's decision to suspend some operations, which his company had hitherto been paid to support; and
B. Also that some... see more
#BrightSimons
@BBSimons
1. This afternoon, I saw in the media that the brother of Ghana's President has filed a suit against me for defamation. I also got a copy of the writ online.
2. He is unhappy because:
A. I said his company has been "hit" financially as a result of a mining company's decision to suspend some operations, which his company had hitherto been paid to support; and
B. Also that some of his creditors have been "up in arms" due to, among other factors, the financial pressures emanating from the Damang situation.
3. After studying the suit carefully, my lawyers and I have resolved to defend the above statements vigorously in court.
4. It is basic common sense that if a service that is paid for is suspended, there will be financial consequences.
5. It is also basic common sense that when creditors loan money, and there are delays in payback, that they will "protest vigorously". The idiom, "up in arms", simply means "protesting vigorously".
6. It is common knowledge that Mr. Ibrahim Mahama's company was given a loan of $68 million to expand/retool the fleet at Damang in 2020 and that there have been delays in payment leading to credit loss provisioning. Creditors normally "protest vigorously" when that happens.
7. After publishing the article which is the root of the lawsuit, I had a conversation with Mr. Ibrahim Mahama during which I requested that he provides any documents that can shed further light on these issues. He chose not to do so.
8. We consider his lawsuit as intended to deter the most basic coverage of his affairs even if it touches on public interest (in the US, such suits are called SLAPPs - anti-slapp.org The fact that the government has nationalised a mine where he is the prime contractor suggests the possibility that he could continue delivering services there, but this time to a state-owned mine. That alone makes him a fair target for public interest scrutiny.
9. We bear no malice towards Mr. Ibrahim Mahama. But we shall not be deterred from continuing to scrutinise any dealings of his that we believe have public policy implications.
10. As I like to say, accountability is a marathon. We look forward to establishing through the discovery process in court that I have published nothing defamatory about Mr. Ibrahim Mahama. Every inference was based on pure fact, common sense, and analytical judgement.
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Clear Signs of Intelligence that Only a Few Notices.
1. Self-Awareness: Intelligent individuals tend to have a good understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to navigate situations more effectively.
2. Active Listening: They possess the ability to listen attentively without interrupting, showing respect for others' viewpoints.
3. Curiosity and Creativity: A natural curiosity and a penchant for creative thinking often char... see more
Clear Signs of Intelligence that Only a Few Notices.
1. Self-Awareness: Intelligent individuals tend to have a good understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to navigate situations more effectively.
2. Active Listening: They possess the ability to listen attentively without interrupting, showing respect for others' viewpoints.
3. Curiosity and Creativity: A natural curiosity and a penchant for creative thinking often characterize intelligent individuals. They are inclined to explore new ideas and perspectives.
4. Open-Mindedness: Intelligence often goes hand in hand with open-mindedness. Intelligent individuals are receptive to different viewpoints and are willing to consider them.
5. Adaptability: They are willing to change their opinions or, if uninformed, abstain from forming an opinion until they acquire the necessary knowledge.
6. Humility: Intelligent people acknowledge when they are wrong and are not afraid to admit it. They avoid obstinacy and stubbornness.
7. Effective Communication: They excel at translating complex or difficult concepts into simple, understandable language, making it easier for others to grasp.
8. Quick Learning: They have the ability to assimilate new information rapidly and connect it to their existing knowledge base.
9. Inquisitiveness: Intelligent individuals tend to ask insightful and thought-provoking questions, which can lead to deeper understanding and knowledge.
10. Problem-Solving: They are adept at tackling challenging problems, often approaching them from multiple angles to find creative solutions.
11. Respectful Communication: They maintain respectful and constructive communication, avoiding confrontational or argumentative approaches.
12. Continuous Learning: Intelligent individuals have a strong desire for ongoing learning and personal growth.
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