AttorneyGeneral Archives

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Eight Suspects in NSS Scandal Seek Plea Deals, Offer to Testify – Attorney General

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal. According to Dr. Ayine, eight suspects—three of whom are former officials of the NSS—have approached his

July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Torkornoo vs. Attorney General: High Court to Rule on Motion to Dismiss Judicial Review on July 31

The High Court has scheduled July 31, 2025, for a critical ruling on whether to dismiss a judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, who is challenging the legality of ongoing impeachment proceedings against her. The Attorney

October 4, 2024October 3, 2024

Chief Justice Rebuffs Attorney General’s Call to Expedite Galamsey Cases

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has pushed back against Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame's recent call for judges to expedite galamsey cases, asserting that prosecutors, not judges, are primarily responsible for delays in these proceedings. The clarification comes in response to Dame's

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Attorney General: Over 850 Facing Prosecution for Galamsey

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has announced that over 850 individuals are currently facing trial for their alleged involvement in illegal mining, known as galamsey. This revelation comes as the country grapples with the devastating environmental