The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, describing him as a legal representative of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In an interview on Accra-based TV3, John Mahama accused the Attorney General of being overly focused on targeting political opponents rather than fulfilling his duties as a Minister of State.
“He is like a legal representative of the NPP party. Over-enthusiastic in pursuing political opponents,” Mahama stated.
Mr Mahama also highlighted what he sees as the Attorney General’s selective approach to justice. He pointed out that despite the significance of the ambulance spare parts scandal, the AG has shown no interest in pursuing it.
In contrast, he assured that if the NDC wins the upcoming election, his administration would ensure accountability for the outgoing regime and prosecute any of their own members involved in similar misconduct.
“So I think that the A-G is also the Minister of Justice, he forgets that, he thinks he is just the A-G. The Minister of Justice is supposed to ensure fairness. Anywhere else in this world, this case would have ended, he would never even have come to court,” Mr Mahama added.
His comment comes against the backdrop of the Court of Appeal acquitting and discharging the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and Richard Jakpa, the 3rd accused in the ambulance procurement trial.
The NDC flagbearer argued that the Attorney General’s conduct in the ambulance procurement trial has discredited him, citing instances of witness coaching and discussions that he believes amount to malicious prosecution.
“Anywhere in the world, with the things we have seen, coaching of witnesses, discussion with witnesses, this prosecution would be struck out as malicious prosecution. I believe this prosecution is malicious,” he said.
Expressing his satisfaction with the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge the accused in the ambulance trial, Mahama remarked, “The court ruling shows that there is still justice in Ghana.”
Source: myjoyonline.com
