Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has warned of declining standards in Ghana’s criminal justice system, alleging that political pressure may be influencing investigations and prosecutions.
Commenting on the re-arrest of former buffer stock boss Hanan Abdul-Wahab, Dame described the move as a “face-saving attempt” following the withdrawal of earlier charges.
He argued that the prosecution’s case had been weakened in court after objections exposed defects in both the charges and intended evidence.
“When it became apparent that the prosecution could not proceed… they withdrew, and then decided to throw them into custody,” he said on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (7 May).
Dame also suggested that earlier public pronouncements by officials may have created pressure to justify the case, contributing to what he described as reputational damage to the accused.
He expressed concern about what he called a broader decline in investigative and prosecutorial standards, warning that this could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
“The ultimate way to ensure accountability is adherence to due process and high standards of prosecution,” he said.
Source: metrotvonline.com
