This Is A Clear Attempt To Shield NDC Officials From Prosecution – Godfred Dame Fires AG For Discontinuing High Profile Cases

Godfred Yeboah Dame, Ghana’s former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has issued a strong rebuke against the current Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, accusing him of abusing his office to discontinue high-profile legal cases involving officials of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dame alleges that these actions are politically motivated and aimed at exonerating NDC members implicated in corruption and other offenses.

In a detailed press statement, Dame expressed deep concern over the recent use of nolle prosequi (a legal tool to discontinue prosecutions) in several prominent cases. He questioned the rationale behind these decisions, suggesting that they lack legal merit and instead appear to serve political interests. Dame warned that such actions could undermine public trust in Ghana’s justice system and set a dangerous precedent.

The former Attorney General specifically highlighted the abrupt termination of cases involving former NDC officials, describing it as a deliberate effort to whitewash individuals accused of serious wrongdoing. He argued that these discontinuations effectively nullify years of prosecutorial work aimed at holding public officials accountable for their actions.

“The recent developments point to one undeniable conclusion: a calculated and premeditated plan by the NDC to erase all criminal cases pending against its leading members and officials from the John Mahama administration,” Dame stated. “This is not justice being served by the courts, but rather a politically motivated attempt to declare these individuals innocent through the actions of the Attorney General.”

Dame emphasized that the cases in question were initiated based on credible evidence gathered through rigorous legal processes. He stressed that justice must not be compromised for political expediency, warning that such actions could erode the rule of law in Ghana. “The Attorney General’s actions set a dangerous precedent where political considerations override legal principles,” he added.

The former Attorney General also expressed concern that the wholesale discontinuation of cases could weaken Ghana’s ongoing fight against corruption. He argued that such moves send a troubling message that politically connected individuals can evade accountability simply because of a change in government. This, he warned, could embolden corrupt practices and undermine efforts to promote transparency and accountability in public office.

Dame called on the public and the legal community to remain vigilant and to resist any attempts to politicize the justice system. He urged Ghanaians to demand that justice serve the nation’s interests rather than the agenda of any political party. “Justice must be blind to political affiliations and must be administered fairly and impartially,” he said. “The fight against corruption and the pursuit of accountability must remain paramount, regardless of who is in power.”

The allegations raised by Dame have sparked a broader debate about the independence of Ghana’s justice system and the role of the Attorney General in ensuring that legal decisions are free from political influence. As the controversy unfolds, many are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of high-profile cases to restore public confidence in the rule of law.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com