Addressing the press on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Dame expressed deep concerns over the recent withdrawal of multiple cases involving former government appointees.
He argued that these actions are not isolated legal decisions but part of a well-orchestrated plan to protect National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials from accountability.
“These developments irresistibly point to only one conclusion: a calculated and preconceived ploy by the NDC to wipe out all criminal cases pending against its leading members and officials of the John Mahama government. Instead of allowing the courts to determine their innocence or guilt, they are using the Attorney-General’s office as a tool to exonerate themselves,” Mr. Dame asserted.
His remarks follow Attorney-General Dominic Ayine’s controversial decision to discontinue seven corruption-related cases involving key figures of the previous Mahama administration.
The move has raised serious questions about the government’s dedication to upholding justice and combating corruption.
While the Attorney-General has defended his actions, arguing that the cases lack merit and were politically motivated, Mr. Dame insists that such justifications undermine the judicial process.
He stressed that once cases have been filed in court, it is the judiciary, not the executive that should decide their fate.
The former AG further warned that this decision sets a troubling precedent, one that could erode public confidence in Ghana’s legal system.
According to him, no government in the Fourth Republic has ever taken such sweeping actions to discontinue criminal cases involving its former officials.
“This kind of conduct has no precedent in the history of the Fourth Republic. It threatens the rule of law and weakens our fight against corruption. If this is allowed to stand, it could embolden future governments to exploit the justice system for political convenience,” Mr. Dame cautioned.
His comments have sparked renewed debate over the independence of the Attorney-General’s office and the broader implications of using prosecutorial discretion to shield political figures from legal scrutiny.
