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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 representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba in financial crimes trial.

2026-04-272026-11-04

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The application, filed by Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for Abdul-Wahab, argued that the charge sheet violated his client’s constitutional right to a fair trial. …

    Counsel for former NAFCO CEO prays court to strike out charge sheet
  3. Joy Online

    … Led by counsel Godfred Yeboah Dame, the defence described the charges as fatally defective and argued that they contravene the accused’s constitutional right to a fair trial. …

    Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s lawyers move to strike out fresh criminal charges
  4. Joy Online

    … Among them were the former Majority Leader Mr Kyei Mensah Bonsu, former Attorney General, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Minister of Employment, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, and Professor George Gyan-Baffour, a former Minister of Finance. …

    Bawumia eulogizes late Dr Busia on 113th birthday
  5. Joy Online

    … In a formal letter addressed to the Attorney-General and the Executive Director of EOCO, dated 9th July 2026, his counsel, Dame & Partners, stated that the state agency is unlawfully retaining their client’s properties without legal justification. …

    Return my £6,700 and phones – Hanan Abdul-Wahab petitions A-G over seized items
  6. Joy 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
  7. Joy 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
  8. Daily 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
  9. The 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
  10. Joy 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
  11. Joy 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

Wednesday 28 October

  1. NPP seeks Supreme Court ruling on presidential term limits

    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 →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Ex-NAFCO CEO trial adjourned pending Court of Appeal ruling

    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 →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. High Court halts trial of Buffer Stock CEO pending appeal

    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 →

Monday 19 October

  1. Court of Appeal halts trial of former NAFCO CEO Aludiba

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Court delays former NAFCO CEO trial over seized devices access

    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 →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. EOCO returns seized cash, phones, laptops to Hanan after defence motion

    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 →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Godfred Dame accuses law enforcement of weaponizing power against opponents

    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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Court defers NAFCO trial pending decision on seized phones

    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 →

  2. MP credits Godfred Dame for Ghana's $400m Tullow tax victory

    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 →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. NPP warns government against dominating constitutional referendum campaign

    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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Deputy AG challenges defence counsel's illness letters in NAFCO trial

    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 →

  2. Court adjourns NAFCO trial to late September after counsel's medical excuse

    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 →

Monday 17 August

  1. Hanan Abdul-Hamid cannot be forced to trial without lawyer

    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 →

  2. Godfred Dame refuses to attend vacation hearing in NAFCO case

    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 →

  3. Godfred Dame criticises vacation hearing in NAFCO case

    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 →

  4. Accra High Court suspends Buffer Stock trial pending Supreme Court ruling

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Hanan trial defence rejects delay claims; insists counsel's illness genuine

    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 →

  2. Hanan Abdul-Wahab wife's trial adjourned to August after counsel absences

    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 →

  3. Hanan explains absent lawyer Dame is ill, in hospital

    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 →

Friday 7 August

  1. Lawyers protest conducting trials during legal vacation

    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 →

  2. Lawyers protest conducting trials during court legal vacation

    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 →

  3. Journalist requests appeal filing timeline details for Tamakloe case

    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 →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Chief Justice not selectively assigning cases during vacation, professor says

    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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Lawyers protest trials scheduled during judicial vacation

    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 →

Sunday 2 August

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

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