In a strongly worded open letter, Ghana's former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has raised ethical concerns over the actions of immediate past Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, amid the ongoing legal and political storm surrounding the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Amidu acknowledged that Dame, having left office on January 6, 2025, is legally free to represent any client in his private legal capacity.
However, he questioned the prudence of Dame's involvement in a politically sensitive case so soon after his tenure. "Every previous Attorney-General worth the name knows that public perceptions and opinions are particularly key factors to consider immediately upon leaving office into private life," Amidu wrote.
Drawing on his own experience, Amidu recalled turning down a request to represent the late Professor Kofi Awoonor in a criminal trial in 2001.
