Citizen Petitions Ghana Legal Council to Sanction Former Attorney General Godfred Dame Over Alleged Witness Tampering
A Ghanaian citizen has petitioned the General Legal Council to investigate and sanction former Attorney General Godfred Dame for alleged witness tampering in the Ato Forson trial, citing concerns over legal ethics and judicial integrity.
Accra, Ghana – May 22, 2025 | Top Knowledge Media
A Ghanaian citizen, Daniel Ofosu-Appiah, has formally petitioned the General Legal Council (GLC) to investigate and potentially sanction former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame over allegations of witness tampering in the ongoing trial of Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.
The petition, submitted to the GLC, accuses ame of professional misconduct, citing a leaked audio recording purportedly capturing a conversation between Dame and Richard Jakpa, a key witness in the case. In the recording, Dame allegedly attempts to persuade Jakpa to provide testimony implicating Dr. Forson, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the legal proceedings.
Ofosu-Appiah contends that Dame's actions, as depicted in the audio, constitute a breach of legal ethics and undermine public confidence in Ghana's judicial system. He urges the GLC to uphold the standards of the legal profession by conducting a thorough investigation into the matter and imposing appropriate sanctions if misconduct is confirmed.
The allegations have sparked widespread debate within legal and political circles, with some calling for Dame's disbarment and others defending his actions as part of his prosecutorial duties. The GLC has yet to issue a public response regarding the petition or any forthcoming actions.
This development adds to the ongoing scrutiny of high-profile legal cases in Ghana, highlighting the critical importance of ethical conduct and accountability within the nation's legal framework.
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