Godfred Dame Raises Alarm Over Alleged Judicial Bias, Warns of Eroding Public Trust
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame raises concerns over recent court decisions, alleging political bias and warning that such actions could undermine public confidence in the judiciary.
- Godfred Yeboah Dame claims some judicial decisions appear to disproportionately affect members of the opposition NPP
- He criticises the refusal of bail and detention of some political figures
- Dame also warns that arrests linked to public commentary and national debates could erode trust in the justice system
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has voiced concern about what he describes as worrying trends within the judiciary, cautioning that such developments could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
Speaking at the Leadership and Law Series organised by the Law Students Network on Sunday, April 19, he alleged that some judicial officers are engaging in actions that appear to infringe on rights, particularly in cases involving members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He referenced recent incidents involving the detention and denial of bail to certain NPP members, arguing that these situations raise doubts about judicial independence and fairness.
Mr Dame claimed that some judges have effectively become “enablers” of rights violations through what he described as unjustified detentions of political opponents.
He also criticised what he sees as increasing efforts to restrict freedom of expression, pointing to arrests linked to individuals commenting on issues of public interest.
According to him, the refusal of bail to some NPP figures and prosecutions over public commentary “cast a slur on the integrity and independence of the judiciary.”
He further described recent arrests related to discussions on LGBTQ issues as an “absurd effort” to silence dissenting voices in national discourse.
