Also known as: Mr. Dame · Mr Dame · Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame · Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame · former Attorney General · Counsel for the couple · the former Attorney-General · former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame · the former Attorney General · Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame · the former AG · former Attorney General and Minister for Justice · former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
Former Attorney General representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba in financial crimes trial.
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… Mr Aliddiba, whose lawyer is Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, a former Attorney General, told the court that counsel would be unable to appear because he was unwell. …
Deputy AG punches holes in Hannan’s counsels’ letters, medical reportsJoy Online
… This was after his lawyer, Godfred Yeboah Dame, submitted a medical excuse duty to the court through his client. …
Court adjourns Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s trial to September 29, 30 after Dame submits medical excuseJoy Online
Godfred Yeboah Dame, lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Hamid, says his client cannot be compelled to proceed with his trial during the legal vacation without legal representation, warning that such a move would …
Hanan Abdul-Hamid cannot be forced to face trial without lawyer — DameJoy Online
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame says he will not participate in proceedings scheduled during the legal vacation in the case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Hamid, insisting that the decision to hear the m …
‘I will not be available’ – Godfred Dame rejects vacation hearing in Hanan trialJoy Online
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has criticised the decision to hear proceedings involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba during the legal vacation, arguing that there is no urgency to justify the cou …
‘There is no emergency’ – Godfred Dame criticises vacation hearing in Hanan caseJoy Online
… Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for Hanan Abdul-Wahab and a former Attorney-General, described the authorisation as “irregular and contrary to law”. …
Accra High court halts Buffer Stock trial pending Supreme Court ruling on vacation sittingsJoy Online
A member of Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s legal team, Yaw Buampong Adu-Brempong, has rejected claims that the defence is deliberately delaying the trial, insisting that lead counsel Godfred Yeboah Dame’s illness is genuine. …
Hanan trial: Lawyer rejects claims legal team is delaying trial; insists Dame’s illness genuineJoy Online
… Hanan Abdul-Wahab told the court that his lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, was unwell and currently on admission. …
Hanan Abdul-Wahab, wife’s case adjourned to August 17 after lawyers failed to appear in courtJoy Online
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has explained the absence of his lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, from proceedings at the Accra High Court. …
‘My lawyer is ill and in and out of hospital’- Hanan explains Dame’s absence from courtDaily Guide
… 2026 for the trial to start. “The judge further stated that he was just a “servant” mandated by you to sit in the vacation for the conduct of the trial and therefore, a party who had an issue with it should take it up with you, His Lordship the Chief Justice,” Godfred Yeboah Dame …
Lawyers Protest ‘Selective’ Court Vacation SittingThe NPP has filed a suit at the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of constitutional provisions governing presidential term limits, specifically asking the court to clarify whether the two-term limit applies to consecutive or non-consecutive terms, and the eligibility of a Vice-President who assumes the presidency for more than half of a predecessor's unexpired term.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has filed a suit at the Supreme Court seeking interpretation of constitutional provisions governing presidential term limits, specifically asking the court to clarify whether the two-term limit applies to consecutive or non-consecutive terms, and the eligibility of a Vice-President who assumes the presidency for more than half of a predecessor's unexpired term.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, who face charges of stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million, has been adjourned to November 19 following a Court of Appeal stay of proceedings on an interlocutory appeal against the trial court's refusal to strike out the charges.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The trial of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, immediate past CEO of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, has been suspended while the Court of Appeal considers his application to overturn the trial judge's rejection of his claim that the charge sheet was defective. Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are accused of causing financial loss of GH¢78 million to the state.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Appeal has suspended proceedings at the High Court in the case of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba pending determination of his appeal challenging alleged defects in the charge sheet. His lawyer argues the charges lack sufficient detail on individual acts and transactions, rendering the trial unfair to his client.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and co-accused has been postponed to allow time for examination of electronic devices seized by EOCO, after defence counsel argued they lacked sufficient time to access phone and device contents necessary for their case. The accused face charges including stealing, fraud, financial loss to the state, and money laundering.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has returned £6,700, GH¢2,750, two laptop computers and at least six mobile phones seized from former Ghana Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul Wahab Hanan, his wife, and their driver, who are on trial in a financial crimes case. The return followed a motion by the defence arguing the mobile phones were critical to trial preparation.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame has accused EOCO, CID, and his successor of using arrests, investigations, and prosecutorial discretion to punish political opponents, describing it as "the lowest point of law enforcement." His comments follow the detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by EOCO in connection with allegations including conspiracy, financial loss, money laundering, and tax offences.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court in Accra has deferred the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, who face charges including fraud and stealing totalling GH¢62.6 million, to await its decision on an application for the release of mobile phones and personal effects seized from the accused.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah has credited former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame with laying the groundwork for Ghana's successful defence in a nearly US$400 million tax arbitration brought by Tullow Ghana Limited. Mr Boamah noted that substantial arbitration proceedings took place under Mr Dame's stewardship, including the filing of Ghana's Statement of Defence in September 2024 with supporting witness statements.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has warned the government against taking control of the campaign ahead of a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments. According to Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the party will vigorously campaign for its position once approved by flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and will not passively allow the governing party to dominate the process as occurred in 1992.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney General challenged letters and medical reports submitted by defence counsel in the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hannan Abdul-Wahab Aliddiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni over alleged financial malfeasance in school feeding supplies, saying the first accused's counsel's letter lacked evidence of illness and the second accused's medical report bore no signature from a licensed medical officer.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been adjourned to September 29 and 30 after his lawyer submitted a medical excuse. Abdul-Wahab and his wife face charges including stealing, fraud, and money laundering related to the National Food and Buffer Stock Company.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Hamid, says his client cannot be compelled to proceed with trial during legal vacation without legal representation, warning it would set a dangerous precedent. Dame's statement follows a High Court direction to another defendant to secure legal counsel ahead of trial continuation or face self-representation.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Hamid, says he will not participate in proceedings scheduled during the court's legal vacation, citing opposition to hearing matters during the vacation period. His legal team appeared in court on August 17 seeking to halt proceedings pending determination of a motion at the Court of Appeal.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has criticised the court's decision to hear proceedings during the legal vacation, arguing there is no emergency or urgency to justify the action and that compelling parties to participate in a trial during vacation goes against judicial practice.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has suspended the criminal trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, pending a Supreme Court decision on an injunction challenging trials during the judiciary's legal vacation. Defence lawyers have petitioned the Chief Justice, arguing that the directive allowing selected trials to proceed during vacation departs from established practice and is inconsistent with the Constitution.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab's lawyer Yaw Buampong Adu-Brempong has rejected accusations that the defence is deliberately delaying the trial, stating that lead counsel Godfred Yeboah Dame's illness is genuine and expressing concern about continuing substantive criminal proceedings during the legal vacation when Dame is unwell. The defence has formally written to the Chief Justice objecting to the trial continuation during the vacation period, arguing that vacation courts typically handle only urgent matters such as motions.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Accra adjourned the criminal case of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni to August 17, 2026, after lawyers for both accused failed to appear in court. The Deputy Attorney-General questioned explanations for the absences, noting that lead counsel had previously indicated unavailability during legal vacation and requesting medical evidence.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab told the Accra High Court on Wednesday that his lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, is unwell and receiving medical attention, explaining the lawyer's absence from proceedings. Dame had previously objected to the court's decision to hear the criminal case during the legal vacation period.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory. They contend the directive is unconstitutional and say they cannot comply.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory, and indicating their inability to comply with what they describe as an unconstitutional directive.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has filed a right to information request to the Judicial Service seeking detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu's appeal. Tamakloe, former MASLOC CEO, was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 but acquitted by the Court of Appeal on July 30, 2026, after being repatriated from the United States.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US-based Ghanaian legal scholar Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare says claims that the Chief Justice is selectively assigning high-profile criminal cases to be heard during the judicial vacation are false, noting that designating judges to sit during vacation is an established practice that does not involve the Chief Justice handpicking cases.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers representing Abdul-Hanan Wahab and former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have petitioned the Chief Justice against allowing their criminal trials to proceed during the judicial legal vacation, arguing the practice departs from established procedure and that the trials had not commenced before the vacation began.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has criticised Ghana's justice system as operating "two sets of laws for two sets of people," citing the acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. Dame alleged that the current Attorney-General tends to discontinue cases involving NDC members while continuing to prosecute opposition figures on corruption charges, deepening public concerns that political affiliation influences criminal justice accountability.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Solomon Owusu, Director of Communications for the United Party, has criticised former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame's handling of the criminal case against former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, describing the prosecution as ineffective and saying the Court of Appeal's judgment exposed significant shortcomings in both prosecution and trial process. Tamakloe-Attionu faced 78 counts across nine core charges but was convicted by the High Court; the Court of Appeal has since overturned her 10-year custodial sentence.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has rejected claims that his administration was responsible for the acquittal of ex-MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, accusing NDC government communicators of deliberately shifting blame. Dame states that the Office of the Attorney-General was never served with notice of Attionu's appeal during his tenure.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General announced plans to challenge the Court of Appeal's decision acquitting former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu Tamakloe of 78 criminal charges and overturning her 10-year prison sentence. The Director of Public Prosecutions has been instructed to file a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court, with an application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal's judgment.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame disagreed with the Court of Appeal's unanimous decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, asserting that prosecution evidence was credible and sufficient for conviction. Dame urged the current Attorney-General to appeal the ruling.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Appeal unanimously acquitted former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her High Court conviction and 10-year prison sentence after finding the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →