Presidential Staffer, Beatrice Annan
Presidential Staffer, Beatrice Annan has said the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has learned nothing from their heavy defeat in the 2024 elections.
Her comment is premised on the hasty press conference held by former Attorney General in Akufo-Addo’s administration, Godfred Dame, about the trending Ken Ofori-Atta issue.
While making her point, she hailed the current Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, for his stance on legal accountability, contrasting it with what she describes as a culture of impunity under Dame.
“Any student of law knows that an Attorney General is not required by law to give reasons for entering a nolle prosequi.
“But does that mean they should remain silent and unaccountable?” the presidential staffer asked during an appearance on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana.
Annan praised Dr. Ayine for setting a precedent by explaining his decisions.
“Unlike Godfred Dame, Dr. Ayine believed that in the spirit of constitutional democracy, he ought to provide a fair and candid reason for his actions. This is what accountability looks like.”
She accused Dame of hiding behind legal technicalities to evade scrutiny.
“His attitude was simple -‘I owe nobody an obligation; if you disagree, go to court!’ That mindset erodes trust in governance.”
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