Telecel Ghana Sued GH¢2 Million Over Image Use: Makola Trader Alleges Violation
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Telecel Ghana dey review details of lawsuit wey Makola Market trader file, Madam Faustina Djagbele Abbey, over alleged unauthorised use of ein image for dema Telecel Red Save campaign. De trader dey claim say Telecel use ein photo for billboards, social media, and traditional adverts without permission.
According to press statement wey Telecel release today, dem say dem dey aware of de legal claim and dem dey take matters of privacy, imagery consent, and intellectual property very serious. Dem dey review de details now to establish de facts.
Madam Abbey ein lawyers file de case on May 23, 2025, for High Court, seeking GH¢2 million in damages. Dem dey argue say Telecel violate ein privacy and image rights under Ghana ein Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).
De onion seller dey claim say de widespread campaign cause am personal distress, plus acquaintances dey think say she get financial ties plus de telecom company. Dis legal action dey raise concerns about digital privacy rights for Ghana ein corporate marketing landscape.
Telecel Ghana, wey be one of Ghana ein major telecom providers plus 17.2 per cent market share, dey face potentially precedent-setting case. Dem conclude dema statement by saying dem appreciate de public ein understanding as de process dey run ein course.
Key Points:
- Makola Market trader sue Telecel Ghana GH¢2 million.
- Trader dey allege unauthorised use of ein image for Telecel Red Save campaign.
- Telecel dey review de details of de claim.
- Case dey raise concerns about digital privacy rights for Ghana.
What's Next?
De legal battle go determine de extent of companies ein responsibility for using individuals ein images for commercial purposes. Stay tuned for updates as de case progresses.