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Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has swiftly responded to criticisms from his successor, Dr. Dominic Ayine, over the handling of high-profile criminal cases.
In a firm and detailed statement, Dame addressed the concerns raised by Ayine, defending his tenure and refuting claims that legal proceedings under his administration were flawed.
The response comes amid a heated legal and political debate following the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s decision to discontinue several high-profile criminal cases, a move Dame has described as detrimental to justice and the fight against corruption.
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The former attorney general expressed concern over Ayine’s justification for withdrawing cases, particularly those involving financial losses to the state. He emphasised that these prosecutions were backed by strong evidence and questioned the legal basis for their abrupt discontinuation.
“This action raises serious questions about the commitment of the current government to upholding the rule of law,” Dame stated.
He further challenged Dr. Ayine to provide concrete evidence to justify his decision to drop cases, especially those related to the banking sector crisis, the ambulance procurement case, and the COCOBOD scandal.
The public exchange between Dame and Ayine underscores deep divisions between the previous and current administrations over legal accountability. While Ayine has defended his decisions on ethical and evidentiary grounds, Dame insists that justice is being compromised for political convenience.
With both legal heavyweights standing their ground, the debate over justice, prosecution, and political interference is expected to intensify in the coming days.
Read the full statement from former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame below:
