Attorney-General Drops Dr Kwabena Duffuor’s Case After Recovery of 60% of State Funds
The Attorney-General has officially ended its case against Dr. Kwabena Duffuor and seven others involved in Ghana’s financial sector probe. This decision cites the recovery of a significant portion of State funds.
In a significant legal development, Ghana’s Attorney-General has decided to discontinue the prosecution of former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor and seven others. This decision comes after the recovery of a substantial amount of funds lost to the State.
The move was confirmed in a press statement signed by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai. It brings an end to a high-profile case that began in 2020 as part of the country’s financial sector clean-up initiative launched in 2018.
The case involved allegations of mismanagement and financial impropriety tied to banking sector operations. These operations reportedly led to significant losses to the State. Duffuor, a key figure in Ghana’s political and financial landscape, faced intense public and legal scrutiny throughout the process.
According to the Attorney-General’s office, the decision to withdraw the charges stems from a pragmatic approach centered on restitution and public interest.
“The Office of the Attorney-General… established a threshold of 60% recovery of the alleged losses to the State,”
the statement noted.
After extended negotiations between the parties, the 60% recovery threshold was officially met. This outcome prompted the Attorney-General to file a nolle prosequi—a formal decision not to proceed with prosecution.
However, the Ministry was careful to clarify that this decision does not equate to exoneration.
“This decision… does not imply an absence of wrongdoing,” the release emphasized.
It framed the withdrawal as a strategic move to safeguard public funds. This decision also aims to avoid prolonged litigation that may not yield better outcomes.
While the case has now been closed, the announcement has stirred public debate. Some individuals hail the restitution success, while others question the precedent it sets for future high-level financial crimes.
Still, the Attorney-General maintains that the priority remains recovering taxpayer funds, and in this case, the goal was largely achieved.
