President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame to approach the ongoing petition against him at the General Legal Council (GLC) with a sense of personal accountability rather than viewing it through a political lens.
The petition, filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Kwame Ofosu-Appiah, accuses Dame of professional misconduct in connection with the high-profile ambulance procurement trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and others. The complaint, submitted under Section 18 of the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32), is based on a recorded conversation—admitted into court evidence—in which Dame is allegedly heard attempting to influence the testimony of Richard Jakpa, the third accused.
The audio is further supported by WhatsApp messages exchanged between Dame and Jakpa, which Ofosu-Appiah argues provide grounds for disciplinary action, including possible suspension or removal from the roll of lawyers.
Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on May 24, 2025, Franklin Cudjoe emphasized that the former Attorney-General must take responsibility for his individual actions rather than framing the petition as a political vendetta.
“Godfred Dame must understand that this instance he is alone and that the sins of the general NPP government which obviously led us into the others will not be part of this legitimate action,” Cudjoe said.
He continued: “He should not see that as part of the persecution of the sins of the recent government that left power. He has to answer for his own sins. He should understand that this is personal responsibility for his actions that he took. Nobody is persecuting him.”
The petition has stirred public interest, with many calling for thorough scrutiny of Dame’s conduct during his time in office. Mr. Ofosu-Appiah, the petitioner, insists the issue is of national significance and crucial to preserving trust in Ghana’s justice system. He has asked the GLC’s Disciplinary Committee to consider a range of sanctions, including suspension or disbarment, should Dame be found in breach of professional conduct rules.
As calls for accountability intensify, Franklin Cudjoe’s remarks underscore a growing consensus that the matter should be treated strictly as a question of ethical responsibility, divorced from broader political narratives.
