From romance to courtroom drama

Deborah Seyram Adablah became a household name after suing her alleged sugar daddy, Ernest Kwesi Nimako, in a case that mixed romance, betrayal, and legal drama.

What began as a personal dispute over failed promises escalated into courtroom showdowns, social media explosions, and an eventual jail sentence.

From luxury demands to defying Ghana’s judiciary, Deborah’s story is one of public defiance, courtroom intrigue, and internet stardom gone wrong.

MyNewsGh has put together a timeline of the events surrounding her case as shared below;

2023: The lawsuit that shook Ghana

• January 2023 – Deborah Seyram Adablah, a former National Service Personnel, files a lawsuit against Ernest Kwesi Nimako, a senior banker.
• She accuses him of breach of promise, claiming he failed to fulfil promises of financial support, car ownership, luxury rent, and monthly allowances.
• The lawsuit sparks heated debates on Ghanaian social media about relationships, entitlement, and morality.

2024: The court takes action

• The court orders the impoundment of a Honda Civic, allegedly promised to Deborah.
• Court bailiffs attempt to seize the car, leading to dramatic confrontations.
• Final Verdict – The court dismisses the case, ruling that their arrangement was immoral and unenforceable under Ghanaian law.
• Deborah loses the lawsuit, and her attempt to legally hold the banker accountable fails.
• The bank’s name is removed from the suit, clearing Ernest Kwesi Nimako’s employer from the controversy.

2025: The social media firestorm & contempt charges

• May 6, 2025 – Deborah records viral videos accusing the presiding judge of bias and favoritism.
• In a shocking statement, she warns the judiciary to be fair in their rulings or face her wrath.
• Her video leads to a court-issued bench warrant for her immediate arrest.
• Deborah posts another defiant video, claiming she will surrender and questioning Ghana’s justice system.

May 7, 2025: The final blow—45 days in prison

• Deborah appears before the court, where she is charged with contempt for attacking the integrity of Ghana’s judiciary.
• The court sentences her to 45 days in prison for undermining the rule of law.
• As her prison transfer is finalized, she records another video, speaking with security officers before heading to Nsawam Prison.

Public reactions & the bigger debate

This case has divided public opinion. Some see Deborah as a bold woman demanding fairness, while others criticise her as someone who failed to understand legal boundaries.