1 min read
The recent statements by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Dame highlight a growing controversy over the discontinuation of high-profile criminal cases involving former government officials from the John Mahama administration.
Mr. Dame has raised concerns that the decision to drop these cases is a deliberate move to clear the officials of any wrongdoing without judicial review. He argues that this is part of a broader strategy by the current government to protect members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and undermine the judicial process.
The criticism comes in the wake of the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, dropping several cases involving ex-officials, with the justification that they lacked merit and were politically motivated.
Despite Ayine’s defense, Mr. Dame believes this approach is highly problematic, suggesting that it sets a dangerous precedent for how governance and the rule of law should function in Ghana.
Dame’s comments reflect broader concerns within the country about the integrity of the justice system, with some seeing this as an attack on accountability efforts, especially in relation to the fight against corruption.
His assertion that this has no precedent in Ghana’s Fourth Republic suggests that such a shift in handling high-profile criminal cases could have long-term consequences for the country’s legal and political landscape.
