Godfred Dame is legal representative for Chief Justice Torkornoo
Former Attorney and Minister of Justice, General Godfred Yeboah Dame has dismissed claims of a conflict of interest in his legal representation of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo in her injunction application, calling such suggestions baseless and unfounded.
The criticism, raised by legal experts including Professor Kwaku Ansa-Asare, former Director of the Ghana School of Law, on Joy FM, suggested that Dame’s involvement creates poor optics due to his role in Torkornoo’s appointment as Chief Justice during his tenure as Attorney General.
However according to a report by myjoyonline.com Godfred Dame speaking on the same platform on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, rejected these claims, stating that his representation goes beyond Torkornoo as an individual and focuses on challenging the unconstitutional handling of the petition process.
He emphasised that the reliefs sought are purely constitutional and aligns with his commitment to upholding the rule of law.
The injunction application by the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, challenges President Mahama’s suspension order under Article 146, arguing it violates due process protections.
It seeks to halt the removal committee’s proceedings and suspend Torkornoo’s suspension warrant.
The committee includes Justices Gabriel Pwamang and Samuel Adibu-Asiedu, as well as former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on the application, following Chief Justice Torkornoo’s suspension on 22 April 2025 over misconduct allegations.
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