- Joyce Bawah Mogtari calls for Attorney-General Godfred Dame's resignation.
- Dame refuses to step down despite judge's advice to recuse himself.
- Ato Forson's case involves corruption and fraud allegations.
- Dame's resignation call sparks legal community debate.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide to former President John Mahama, has called for the resignation of Attorney-General Godfred Dame. This comes after the trial judge in the Ato Forson case advised Dame to recuse himself from the trial.
Bawah Mogtari believes that Dame’s actions, which led to the judge’s advice, should not be tolerated. She wrote on her social media platform that Dame’s conduct is “dishonorable” and “deplorable” and should not be allowed to continue.
Despite the judge’s advice, Dame has stated that he will continue to prosecute the case against Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. He told journalists that the judge’s advice was not binding, and he would continue to do his job.
The trial judge, Justice Efia Serwah Asare-Botwey, had advised Dame to recuse himself from the case due to allegations of misconduct. However, Dame has denied any wrongdoing and insists that he will continue to prosecute the case.
The case against Ato Forson involves allegations of corruption and fraud related to the purchase of ambulances for the National Ambulance Service. Ato Forson’s lawyers had filed a motion for a mistrial, citing allegations of misconduct against Dame.
However, the court has dismissed the application for a mistrial, and the case is expected to continue. Dame has opposed the application, stating that it is unknown in Ghanaian law and is a “smokescreen” to avoid prosecution.
Bawah Mogtari’s call for Dame’s resignation has sparked debate in the legal community, with some supporting her stance and others opposing it. Some have argued that Dame’s conduct is unacceptable and that he should step down, while others believe that he has done nothing wrong and should continue to prosecute the case.
The case has also raised questions about the independence of the judiciary and the role of the Attorney-General in criminal cases. Some have argued that the Attorney-General should not be allowed to prosecute cases where there are allegations of misconduct against him.
In any case, the matter is expected to continue in court, with Ato Forson’s lawyers likely to appeal the dismissal of their application for a mistrial. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the legal community and the country as a whole.
The call for Attorney-General Godfred Dame’s resignation by Joyce Bawah Mogtari has added a new dimension to the ongoing case against Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. While Dame has refused to step down, the matter is expected to continue in court, with significant implications for the legal community and the country.
