Legal practitioner and host of JoyNews’ Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has lauded Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine for his decision to explain why several high-profile court cases were discontinued.
In a social media post, Anyenini pointed out that while the Supreme Court has ruled that an Attorney General is not legally bound to justify a nolle prosequi or case withdrawal, Dr. Ayine has chosen to break from tradition by offering public explanations for such decisions, especially in cases of national interest.
“This AG departs, stating he will explain whenever he files such in a public interest case,” Anyenini wrote, emphasizing that this approach reflects progressive and sound legal governance.
He further referenced Article 296 of Ghana’s Constitution, which regulates discretionary power, implying that the AG’s actions align with principles of accountability and transparency.
The Attorney General’s decision to drop prosecutions has sparked public debate, particularly regarding cases involving former officials of the Mahama administration, including those tied to the Saglemi Housing Project, the COCOBOD case, and financial allegations surrounding the Bank of Ghana.
While some have criticized the move as politically motivated or a lack of commitment to justice, Anyenini sees it as a step towards better governance, arguing that the public deserves to know the legal basis for such decisions.
“The people must know! Maximum respect! Good governance!” he concluded in his post.
