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Commentary on high profile criminal cases exceeding limits of free speech – AG warns
Godfred Yeboah Dame, has cautioned individuals who make commentary on high-profile criminal cases in the country to refrain from such acts.
According to the Attorney-General, such commentary exceeds the permissible limits of free speech, unduly interferes with the work of State Prosecutors, and adds unnecessary pressure on the courts.
In an official statement, the Attorney-General emphasized that all individuals in Ghana are equal before the law, regardless of their citizenship or social status. He firmly stated that no one is above the laws of Ghana and that everyone is subject to their application.
The Attorney-General’s response was prompted by an appeal by the Dormaahene, Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, who serves as both a traditional leader and a high court judge, urging charges against Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson to be dropped.
Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II made the appeal during the John Evans Atta Mills 10th Anniversary Commemorative lecture held in Sunyani on July 1.
Dismissing the appeal, the Attorney-General, in a two-page response, described such calls as unfortunate and unwarranted.
He emphasized that the decision to press charges against an individual is not influenced by their political, social, or economic standing, but rather based on the strength of the evidence, subject to the scrutiny of the courts.
The Attorney-General also emphasized that an acquittal does not imply malice on the part of the prosecution and that the perception that crimes committed by individuals of high political standing should go unpunished is detrimental to society and should not be tolerated.
Read the full statement below
RE: UNJUSTIFIED COMMENTARY ABOUT PENDING CRIMINAL AND OTHER CASES AND ATTACKS ON STATE ATTORNEYS
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has observed with serious concern the increased tendency for various persons,
including members of the legal profession of considerable standing, to run extremely prejudicial commentary on cases pending before the
courts.
The cases which have been the subject of unwarranted public commentary include but are not limited to, Republic vrs. James Gyakye-
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The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
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