Speaking to reporters after the sentencing, McDan said he had learned a lot about convictions from the trial and would take steps to ensure he was not on the wrong side of the law in the future.
“I am not against the court and its decision. In fact, I respect the judges of the country and believe in our justice system. Although the court has decided on the matter, I am not above the law and I want to note that the insult was not intentional because I was already on the schedule who is busy and some of these things are not done properly.brought to your attention.
“This development will help me manage my time well and show that our courts work well and no matter the caliber of people, if you err on the side of the law, you will be punished.
“This case made me learn a lot and now my trust and respect for judges and courts in Ghana has increased. I really respect the court and want to congratulate the judge who found me contemptuous, “ starrfm.com.gh quotes McDan as saying.
The business mogul said the fine imposed by the court as punishment for the contempt has been paid.
“The fine given by the Court has been paid and I want to advise every citizen of this country to respect the court because there is nothing higher than the court of law which is one of the highest authorities in our country,” which is revealed.
The General Jurisdiction of the Accra High Court found McDan guilty after he willfully disobeyed its order regarding a parcel of land in East Legon.
Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, a Court of Appeal Judge sitting as an additional High Court Judge imposed a fine of GHc40,000 McDan as punishment for the offence.
The court ordered that GHc15,000 of the fine should be awarded to the petitioner in the matter, Al-Hassan Iddisah.