Godfred Dame, Thaddeus Sory, and the Anatomy of a Legal Heartbreak

Last week in Accra, the weather shifted between rain and sunshine. Two prominent lawyers turned social media into a courtroom. The public became jurors without wigs.

Godfred Yeboah Dame, Ghana’s former Attorney General, spoke on the radio. He didn’t discuss laws but shared his feelings instead.

He claimed he felt betrayed—not by political rivals or anonymous critics. His accusation was directed at Thaddeus Sory, a fellow lawyer and once a close ally.

“Thaddeus Sory betrayed me,” he stated. The studio fell silent as listeners processed his words.

Dame alleged that while legal battles raged on, Sory represented both him and the complainant. This situation raised questions about loyalty among legal friends.

In Ghana, elders often say: “If your friend sharpens a cutlass and asks for your back, don’t offer your spine.”

While Accra debated economic issues, social media erupted with discussions. Not in courtrooms but on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp groups named “Legal Eagles” and “Bar & Grill (Lawyers Only).”

The evidence? A series of WhatsApp chats circulated widely online. Even non-lawyers began quoting legal rules confidently.

Sory responded with grace rather than aggression. His reply combined legal language with diplomacy and restraint.

He acknowledged the situation but chose not to escalate tensions further. His response felt more like calm than conflict.

However, Ghana's digital court quickly moved to round two.

Memes circulated rapidly; opinions varied widely. Some sympathized with Dame while others criticized him for emotional exaggeration.

A few joked about it as a Nollywood romance gone wrong—“Objection My Love: The Thaddeus & Dame Files.”

As usual, the Ghana Bar Association remained silent during this drama. Perhaps they believed it wise to wait before intervening in such disputes.

What can we learn from this? Even in law’s esteemed corridors, emotions can run high. Betrayal hurts more when wrapped in loyalty’s guise.

In Ghanaian culture, when two powerful figures clash, lawyers gain attention while bloggers celebrate their trending topics.

Meanwhile, a law student updates their CV to include “Specialized in Legal Drama (Contemporary Ghanaian Stream).”

Case dismissed—until next week!

This article reflects real-time public commentary on social media exchanges between Godfred Dame and Thaddeus Sory. It is not legal advice or an official ruling—just vibes and vicarious litigation.

The writer is Jimmy Aglah—a media executive and author known for sharp social commentary. His debut novel explores themes of power and rebellion in contemporary society.