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Godfred Yeboah Dame

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 who has criticised Ghana's justice system as operating dual standards and challenged case prosecutions, currently serving as counsel in criminal trials.

2026-04-272026-08-05

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July 2026
9 JulJoy Online
… Taking this on as a personal project, I am profoundly grateful for the privilege of contributing directly when former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, offered me the opportunity – not only by accepting written proposals but also by enduring my const …
Samson Lardy Anyenini hails passage of Community Service Bill as victory for justice and the poor
9 JulJoy Online
… His legal team, led by former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused the state of attempting to justify what it described as an unlawful arrest. …
EOCO releases former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab after airport re-arrest
9 JulDaily Guide
… In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, former Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, said Abdul-Wahab has lost faith in the Attorney-General’s Office, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), and would rather remain in deten …
Hanan Ready To Remain In Custody Until Court Rules – Dame
8 JulThe Chronicle
… She further deposed that Abdul-Wahab briefly contacted his lawyer, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who sought to speak with the arresting officers, but was allegedly refused. …
Wife of Former NAFCO CEO Files Habeas Corpus Application Over BNI Detention
6 JulJoy Online
Former Attorney-General and lawyer for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, says he never used the Office of the Attorney-General to suppress the fundamental rights of any citizen during his tenu …
I never stopped anyone from travelling as AG – Dame condemns arrest of former NAFCO CEO
6 JulJoy Online
Former Attorney General and lawyer for Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has described as “comical” the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer over claims that he attempted to withdraw fu …
Hanan arrest based on frozen bank account claim is ‘comical’ — Godfred Dame
6 JulJoy Online
Former Attorney General and lawyer for Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has described as “comical” the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer over claims that he attempted to withdraw fu …
Hanan’s arrest based on frozen bank account claim ‘comical’ — Godfred Dame
6 JulJoy Online
… Meanwhile, Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for the former National Buffer Stock Company boss has challenged the Deputy Attorney-General to produce evidence that his client attempted to withdraw money from a frozen bank account. …
Hannan arrest: It is legally possible to attempt withdrawal from frozen bank account — Martin Kpebu
Former NAFCO CEO's lawyers cite AG for contempt over arrest
1. 6 JulJoy Online
  Former Attorney-General and lawyer for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has questioned the circumstances surrounding his client’s arrest and detention. …
  Godfred Dame questions legality of former NAFCO CEO’s arrest, says access to client was denied
2. 5 JulJoy Online
  … In a statement issued on Sunday, July 5, counsel for Abdul-Wahab, Godfred Yeboah Dame, described as “false” claims made by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Srem Sai in a Facebook post on July 4, 2026, which sought to justify the arrest. …
  Former NAFCO CEO’s lawyers move to cite AG for contempt over airport arrest

Politics

Former Attorney-General criticises dual justice system in Ghana

The News

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 →

Sunday 2 August

Former Attorney-General criticises dual justice system in Ghana
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 →

Saturday 1 August

Owusu criticises former AG Dame's weak prosecution in Tamakloe case
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 →

Friday 31 July

Dame denies role in Attionu acquittal, blames government
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 →
Attorney-General to appeal acquittal of former MASLOC CEO
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 →

Thursday 30 July

Godfred Dame disputes Sedina Tamakloe acquittal, urges appeal
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 →
Court of Appeal overturns Sedina Tamakloe's conviction and 10-year sentence
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Aludiba's lawyer plans appeal despite High Court charge amendment order
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba announced an appeal of the High Court's decision, even though the court ordered the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences against Aludiba and co-accused Faiza Seidu Wuni. The case involves alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
High Court rejects dismissal bid in NAFCO former CEO trial
A High Court judge has refused a request to dismiss charges against former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba but ordered the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts against him; the trial will proceed on all charges, with Aludiba and his wife facing a combined 20 counts.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Court rejects Hanan's motion to strike buffer stock case
The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the former CEO of the National Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, to strike out his entire charge sheet; the court ordered the prosecution to amend only Counts 9 and 14, allowing the case involving 20 counts of alleged financial loss to the state to proceed.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
High Court to rule on Abdul-Wahab's bid to strike charges
An Accra High Court scheduled July 23, 2026, to deliver its ruling on Hanan Abdul-Wahab's application to strike out charges against him on grounds that the charge sheet is fatally defective and violates his constitutional right to a fair trial. Abdul-Wahab faces charges including defrauding by false pretences, wilfully causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, using public office for profit, intentional dissipation of public funds, and money laundering.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Defence argues Hanan Abdul-Wahab's Buffer Stock charges are defective
Lawyers for Hanan Abdul-Wahab, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, have challenged the validity of the charge sheet in the Buffer Stock case, arguing it lacks sufficient particulars and improperly combines separate transactions spanning several years into single charges, contrary to legal requirements. The defence is asking the court to strike out the entire charge sheet.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Ex-NAFCO CEO files motion to strike out criminal charges
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, has filed an application requesting the court strike out charges against him, arguing they are vague and ambiguous and violate his constitutional right to a fair trial. He and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, stand trial for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million across 16 counts including fraud and money laundering.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 16 July

Godfred Dame questions court over bail passport return
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has expressed disappointment with the court's failure to compel the State to return the passport of his client Hanan Abdul-Wahab to the court registry, noting that EOCO seized it after Abdul-Wahab's arrest despite an earlier court order for its return by July 14.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bawumia urges Ghana to protect inter-religious tolerance
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia urged Ghanaians to protect the country's inter-religious tolerance at the dedication of an 800-capacity cathedral in Wenchi, saying faith must unite the nation for building rather than divide it.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
High Court strikes out AG's revocation bid against medical travel order
An Accra High Court has struck out an application by the Attorney-General's Department to revoke medical travel permission granted to former National Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, ruling the application moot because the travel order had already expired. Abdul-Wahab's counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, criticised the State for arresting him at the airport and detaining him for four days, preventing him from using the court-granted permission.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO accused of unlawfully holding former NAFCO boss's £7,000
The former CEO of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited accuses the Organised Crime Office of unlawfully keeping £7,000 he borrowed for travel and medical expenses, and of unlawfully accessing data on his mobile phones while detained. His lawyer argues EOCO is also unlawfully holding his passport contrary to a court order, and that allegations he is a flight risk are false.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 15 July

Former NAFCO CEO's counsel seeks to strike out charge sheet
An Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba to hear an application by his counsel seeking to strike out the entire charge sheet, arguing it violates his constitutional right to a fair trial. The prosecution contested the application, arguing the charges remained valid and proceedings could continue.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab's lawyers challenge fresh criminal charges in court
Lawyers for the former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company have filed a motion at the Accra High Court seeking to strike out fresh criminal charges, describing them as fatally defective and unconstitutional. The prosecution had withdrawn initial charges and filed a new charge sheet citing new evidence, but the trial scheduled to commence was adjourned to July 20, 2026, for the court to hear the defence application.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Bawumia praises late Dr Busia at 113th birthday ceremony
Former Vice President Mahammadu Bawumia eulogized late Prime Minister Dr Kofi Abrefia Busia at a ceremony marking the 113th anniversary of his birth in Wenchi, Bono Region, describing him as an embodiment of great ideas and a scholar dedicated to the values of his homeland. The event included the dedication of a worship center to the Wenchi Jesus Saviour of the World Church in Busia's honor, attended by politicians, traditional authorities, Members of Parliament, clergy, and former Ministers of State.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

NAFCO former CEO's lawyers demand return of seized cash and phones
Lawyers for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab have petitioned the Attorney-General demanding the return of his passport, mobile phones, and cash totalling £6,700 and GH¢2,750 seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office after his arrest at Accra International Airport on 4th July 2026.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Parliament passes Community Service Bill, reducing imprisonment for minor offences
Lawyer and journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini has hailed Parliament's passage of the Community Service Bill as a landmark reform that will reduce imprisonment of people convicted of minor offences who cannot pay fines, describing it as a "historic victory for equity, human rights, and the poor man's law." He called on President John Dramani Mahama to swiftly assent to the legislation and urged the establishment of the National Community Service Secretariat and strengthening of local assemblies to ensure effective implementation.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO releases former NAFCO CEO after four days in custody
Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba was released from EOCO custody on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after spending four days following his re-arrest at Accra International Airport on July 4 over allegations he attempted to use false means to access a frozen account. His legal team, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has challenged the legality of the arrest and accused the state of acting unlawfully.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NAFCO CEO's lawyer says client will remain in custody
Legal counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab says his client prefers to remain in detention until courts intervene, having lost faith in the Attorney-General's Office, EOCO, and BNI over what is described as unlawful arrest and continued detention. Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame rejected claims that Abdul-Wahab attempted to withdraw money from a frozen account and disputed the Attorney-General's timeline for filing a travel review application.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 8 July

Former NAFCO CEO's wife seeks habeas corpus order over BNI detention
The wife of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba has filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court in Accra, seeking to compel the Bureau of National Investigations and the Attorney-General to produce her husband before the court. She contends that he has been held by the BNI since July 4, 2026, following his arrest at Accra International Airport despite being granted court leave to travel abroad for medical treatment.
8 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 6 July

Former AG Dame condemns arrest of ex-NAFCO CEO at airport
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, acting as lawyer for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has condemned his client's arrest at Accra International Airport on Saturday night despite securing High Court permission to travel to the United Kingdom. The current Deputy Attorney-General said the arrest followed intelligence of alleged attempts to withdraw from a frozen account, but Dame insists he never prevented citizens from travelling during his tenure as AG.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney General questions arrest basis of NAFCO ex-CEO Aludiba
Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has rejected the government's explanation that the former NAFCO Chief Executive was arrested for attempting to withdraw funds from a frozen bank account, calling the accusation "comical" and unsupported by evidence.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General calls Hanan arrest rationale comical
Lawyer Godfred Dame, representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has rejected claims that his client was arrested for attempting to withdraw funds from a frozen bank account, calling the rationale "comical" and "unlawful." Dame insisted no such withdrawal attempt was made and questioned how a withdrawal could occur without a cheque or withdrawal note.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal expert: attempting withdrawal from frozen account is permissible
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that it is legally permissible to attempt to withdraw money from a frozen bank account, even though the transaction may ultimately fail. His comments follow the arrest of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba at Accra International Airport on Saturday night, after investigators said he allegedly attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen account before travelling to the United Kingdom.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney challenges legality of NAFCO CEO arrest
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame, representing arrested former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has questioned the circumstances of his client's arrest and detention, claiming he and Abdul-Wahab's wife were denied access to him after his arrest at Kotoka International Airport. Dame also disputed the Deputy Attorney-General's claim that the arrest was linked to an attempt to access funds in a frozen bank account, arguing that no valid freezing order existed because the original order had been withdrawn.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 5 July

Former NAFCO CEO's lawyers cite AG for contempt over arrest
Lawyers for Hanan Abdul-Wahab have announced plans to file contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, Deputy Attorney-General, and BNI Director, alleging they deliberately breached a High Court order by arranging his arrest at Accra International Airport despite the court having approved his travel to the United Kingdom for a medical appointment from July 4–12.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →