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There Is No Conflict Of Interest In Representing Chief Justice Torkonoo – Godfred Dame Clarifies
Speaking on Joy News, Dame dismissed allegations of ethical violations, stating that his decision to represent the Chief Justice was fully compliant with legal and professional standards.
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has firmly rejected claims of conflict of interest after taking on the legal representation of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo in a high-stakes Supreme Court case.
The Chief Justice filed suit on May 21, 2025, seeking an interlocutory injunction to halt proceedings by the committee investigating petitions for her removal. In her application, she also requested that Justices Gabriel Scott Pwamang and Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu be barred from participating in the process, citing concerns over their impartiality.
Dame Defends Decision, Denies Impropriety
Speaking on Joy News, Dame dismissed allegations of ethical violations, stating that his decision to represent the Chief Justice was fully compliant with legal and professional standards.
“I have acted within the bounds of the law at all times,” he asserted. “There is no conflict of interest, and any suggestion otherwise is unfounded.”
Details of the Chief Justice’s Legal Challenge
The lawsuit, filed by Dame on behalf of Justice Torkornoo, names the following as respondents:
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Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang (Committee Chair)
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Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu
- Mr. Daniel Yao Domelevo
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Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo
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Professor James Sefah Dzisah
The Chief Justice is seeking:
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An injunction to stop the committee from continuing its inquiry.
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Restraining orders against Justices Pwamang and Adibu-Asiedu, alleging bias.
Background: Suspension and Ongoing Legal Battle
Justice Torkornoo was suspended by President Mahama on April 22, 2025, following petitions seeking her removal. The suspension, based on Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, remains in effect pending the committee’s final determination.
This latest legal move adds another layer to the growing constitutional dispute, which has already seen:
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A 4-1 Supreme Court ruling upholding the President’s authority to suspend the Chief Justice.
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A separate injunction request by private citizen Theodore Kofi Atta-Quartey, still pending before the court.
What’s Next?
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the Chief Justice’s injunction request soon, with legal experts closely watching for potential implications on:
Judicial independence
Executive oversight of the judiciary
Due process in high-profile removal cases
As the legal battle intensifies, public and political scrutiny remains high, with many questioning whether the process will uphold fairness and constitutional integrity.
Source: GhanaFeed.Com
