Pressure group, AriseGhana has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of Attorney-General Godfred Dame, following revelations of alleged misconduct in the trial of Hon. Ato Forson and Mr. Richard Jakpa.
The allegations arise from the ambulance supply contract entered into by the previous Mahama administration.
The third accused, Mr. Richard Jakpa, has testified that the Attorney-General had repeatedly contacted him at odd hours to persuade him to provide false testimony against Hon. Ato Forson.
Arise Ghana co-convener Bernard Mornah stated that the Attorney-General’s actions have shown him to be a Minister for Injustice rather than a Minister for Justice.
“His behaviour violates his Oath of Office and must be removed to restore confidence in the justice system,” he said.
Despite being present in court during Jakpa’s testimony, Godfred Dame did not object to these accusations. Instead, he chose to address the media to defend his reputation.
The situation escalated when the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) released an audio recording purportedly capturing a telephone conversation between Dame and Jakpa.
In the recording, the Attorney-General is heard urging Jakpa to alter his testimony to secure a conviction against Forson. This conduct has been widely condemned as unethical and possibly criminal, with several legal experts calling for Dame’s resignation.
Meanwhile, Legal professionals have also voiced their concerns. One prominent lawyer noted, “If the Ättorney General leader of the bar, is willing to engage in such unethical practices, it places the integrity of the entire legal system at risk.”
Arise Ghana emphasized the urgency of the situation, declaring, “It is unthinkable that someone who claims to have a watertight case would resort to such misconduct. The Attorney-General’s actions violates the Evidence Decree and could make him liable for criminal prosecution.”
AriseGhana and others argue that swift action is necessary to uphold the integrity of the Attorney-General’s office and the broader justice system.