Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has strongly criticized his successor, Dr. Dominic Ayine, accusing him of spreading misinformation and undermining Ghana’s efforts to combat financial crime.
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In a detailed Facebook post, Dame described Ayine’s recent press conference remarks, particularly those defending the withdrawal of high-profile cases, as “misleading, unprofessional, and damaging” to the integrity of the Attorney-General’s office.
Disputing the Ato Forson Case Timeline
Dame refuted Ayine’s claim that it took six months to file witness statements in the Republic vs. Ato Forson case. He stated that all relevant documents were submitted within 27 days, citing a timeline from January 18 to February 14, 2022.
He alleged that Ayine’s statements were an attempt to tarnish his reputation and that of the institution.
Concerns over GHC 7 Billion in Abandoned Recoveries
Focusing on the government’s retreat from several financial crime cases, Dame argued that Ayine’s actions may have caused the State to lose over GHC 7 billion in potential recoveries—excluding the GHC 2 billion linked to the Unibank case.
He questioned the credibility of Ayine’s efforts, pointing out that assets being “recovered” had already been identified by Bank of Ghana-appointed Receivers. Dame demanded transparency on any new asset discoveries or recovery agreements.
Challenge on Capital and Beige Bank Cases
Dame also criticized the discontinuation of the Capital Bank case, which he said previously led to the imprisonment of William Ato Essien for violating a recovery agreement. On the Beige Bank case, he challenged Ayine to produce evidence of a GHC10 million settlement offer allegedly made by the accused.
Calls for Accountability and Respect
Describing the dropped cases as a blow to “accountability and the rule of law,” Dame said Ayine had also abandoned key appeals filed by the former administration.
He concluded by condemning Ayine’s “condescending tone” toward past Attorneys-General, including Gloria Akuffo, and emphasized the need to uphold institutional respect.
