Airtight Prosecutions, Not Half-Baked Cases: Attorney-General Fires Back at Critics
Airtight prosecutions, not half-baked cases: Attorney-General fires back at critics
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has denied claims of delay in high-profile corruption cases. He insists his office is committed to airtight prosecutions, not “half-baked” charges.
Government launches supersonic prosecution process
Speaking at the Accountability Series on July 28, 2025, Dr. Ayine emphasized the Ministry’s improvements in processing cases, especially financial crimes and political corruption.
“We file charges, witness statements, and documents within two weeks,” he said. “That’s record speed.”
Attorney-General outlines fast but careful approach
Dr. Ayine made it clear that while public pressure is understandable, legal processes must be precise.
“Convictions depend on the courts, not just my office,” he noted.
He assured Ghanaians that his team works diligently to remove gaps in evidence before heading to court.
Evidence gaps must be closed before prosecution
Responding to questions on the Operation Retrieve All Loot (ORAL) report, the AG stated that internal systems have been improved to eliminate delays.
“We are not sitting on files. We’re closing evidence gaps to prevent acquittals,” he said.
The ECG case as an example of caution
Dr. Ayine used the ECG matter to show how cases are reviewed and sent back to CID if necessary.
“We don’t want a half-baked case. We want airtight prosecutions,” he repeated.
Call for patience and institutional collaboration
While admitting public frustration, Dr. Ayine stressed that multiple institutions handle justice.
“My office prosecutes. The courts convict. We are doing our part at supersonic speed,” he concluded.
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💡 Take-home message: Justice must be swift—and airtight
- Ghana’s AG promises airtight prosecutions, not rushed ones.
- Filing times cut from 6 months to 2 weeks.
- ORAL cases need strong evidence to win in court.
- Prosecution is fast, but convictions require strong legal groundwork.
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