Godfred Yeboah Dame responds to Thaddeus Sory

Subject: Response to Thaddeus Sory, Esq.

Dear Thaddeus Sory, Esq.,

I notice your constant comments about my actions and words. You have spent much time attacking me publicly regarding my work. It seems I occupy your thoughts excessively. Your obsession with me is puzzling and may need addressing.

Your use of abusive language is concerning. Many legal practitioners find it unacceptable. It also violates professional conduct rules for someone of your standing at the Bar. I will let the relevant authorities judge this matter.

I usually ignore your writings about me. However, I must correct a few inaccuracies this time.

1. You claim that I “wear [my] record of never losing a case as a badge of honour” during my time as Attorney-General. This statement is misleading and false.

As Attorney-General, I acknowledged significant losses in important cases to show judicial independence in Ghana. At the Annual Bar Conference on September 11, 2023, I stated:

“When reflecting on certain undesirable case outcomes, I recognize our independent Judiciary.”

I emphasized that citizens can challenge decisions without fear or favour.

On September 9, 2024, at another Bar Conference, I again highlighted my losses:

“I have served as Attorney-General while the Judiciary has shown independence.”

My office has had victories but also faced adverse decisions from the Supreme Court.

Most defeats were unanimous verdicts from the Supreme Court. One controversial decision was a 2-1 majority ruling by the Court of Appeal in Republic vrs. Cassiel Ato Forson & Others.

2. Success often leads people to believe there are no failures involved. You and the NDC might think I “never lost a case.”

3. You asked how my legal skills improved upon becoming Attorney-General? Have you forgotten our trial between 2007 and 2009? You lost when judgment was delivered by Ofosu-Quartey J., in May 2009.

You appealed at the Court of Appeal and lost again in July 2013.

4. As Deputy Attorney-General, I handled many challenging cases against NDC interests, including recovering part of Woyome's funds. The remaining balance is still outstanding.

Instead of focusing on monitoring cases involving Torkonoo CJ daily, perhaps you could assist in recovering those funds with interest.

5. My legal skills extended beyond Ghana’s borders too. They helped defend Ghana’s interests in international arbitration cases successfully saving billions for our nation.

During my tenure as Attorney-General, we won all international arbitrations without foreign counsel's help.

6. Between 2003 and 2017, I achieved consistent success in high-profile cases as both a junior lawyer and an opposition member—not just as Attorney-General.

This independence is now threatened by recent events in Ghana which concern me deeply.

7. I'm aware you represented NPP clients during your career at Dery & Co., particularly under Mr. Ambrose Dery's guidance.

However, Mr Tsikata represented President Mahama during the last election petition in 2020.

You currently represent Parliament's Speaker while also representing someone aggrieved by judgments against them related to Ecobank.

If you don’t see any issue with lawyers from two government branches teaming up against Chief Justice Torkonoo, that's your perspective.

You assert your duty to represent anyone who retains you—so do I owe that same duty?

This will be my only response to you for now; I'll continue ignoring your provocations moving forward.

As they say: “When Godfred Dame coughs, the whole NDC catches a cold.”

Sincerely,

Godfred Yeboah Dame
Dame & Partners
Accra
May 24th, 2025