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August 2, 2026
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Two sets of laws for two sets of people in Ghana – Godfred Dame on Sedina Tamakloe case
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Key Points
- Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame criticized the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu, stating it reinforces the perception of Ghana's justice system having "two sets of laws for two sets of people."
- Dame alleged a pattern where the current Attorney-General discontinues cases involving leading members of the governing NDC while continuing prosecutions against opposition figures.
- He argued that public criticism of Attionu's acquittal is understandable given the "cogent evidence" presented during the trial.
- Dame rejected attempts to attribute the acquittal to the previous Akufo-Addo administration, clarifying that the appeal became active only after the change of government.
- He warned that a justice system where political allies avoid accountability while opponents struggle for rights reflects poorly on the State and erodes public confidence.
Why This Matters
This issue is profoundly significant for Ghana as it directly undermines the rule of law and public confidence in the nation's democratic institutions. The perception of selective justice based on political affiliation can destabilize governance, deter both local and foreign investment by signaling high corruption risks, and erode social cohesion by fostering distrust in accountability mechanisms.
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