Alliance Motors Ghana Limited, along with AFCL Ghana and Jaguar Land Rover South Africa, is currently embroiled in a significant lawsuit concerning the sale of a faulty 2020 Land Rover to Emmanuel Borkety Bortey, the CEO of Happy Man Bitters. This legal dispute stems from a purchase made on July 29, 2020, which has resulted in claims of considerable financial loss.
Mr. Borkety Bortey is seeking a refund of $96,000, claiming that the vehicle is “not fit for purpose.” He originally paid $168,000 for the Land Rover and has been making installment payments since August 2020. His lawsuit also includes demands for unspecified damages due to breach of contract and the recovery of legal fees.
Court documents indicate that Mr. Borkety’s financing agreement was approved for $151,200, to be repaid over thirty-six months at an interest rate of 11% per annum, amounting to roughly $184,144. However, after several payments, the vehicle began showing “Check Engine” and “Tyre Pressure” warning lights during routine checks in October 2021. A follow-up inspection uncovered a defective engine that needed replacement.
According to the plaintiff, Jaguar Land Rover was notified about the engine problem, and they agreed to replace it. He was promised a courtesy car for temporary use, but it was never provided, which forced him to seek alternative transportation at a significant cost.
Feeling misled by the lack of resolution, Mr. Borkety informed Alliance Motors that he no longer wanted to keep the vehicle, as it did not meet his expectations for reliability and efficiency. He argues that both Alliance Motors and AFCL Ghana have shown a clear intention to withhold the funds he paid for the vehicle.
