Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has advised the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to reduce his media appearances and concentrate on delivering results in court.
Dr. Kissi said the Attorney General’s role is to prosecute on behalf of the state and advise the President on legal matters, rather than engage in extensive public commentary.
Dr. Kissi underscored that the effectiveness of the Attorney General should be assessed through tangible legal outcomes rather than frequent public statements.
“From where I sit, I think the Attorney General is politicising everything. His mandate is to prosecute for the state and advise the President on illegalities that may render the government ineffective.
”Some of the biggest issues involve backdoor dealings that are not suitable for public consumption. Spare us some of these populace things, go to your desk, do your duty well, and let us judge it by court rulings and prosecutions. For me, his work should be measured by court results, not media appearances.”
The call comes as the Attorney General recently announced that the state will prosecute Wontumi Farms and its directors over alleged financial crimes linked to the Ghana Export-Import Bank.
According to Dr. Ayine, investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office revealed sufficient evidence to support charges of defrauding by false pretences, forgery, and causing financial loss to the state. The alleged loss is currently estimated at GHS 24,255,735, representing the principal amount involved plus accrued interest.
