When lawyers clash, it’s often behind the scenes or in the courtroom. But when Ghana’s Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, penned a sharp, public response to fellow legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory, it became impossible to ignore.
Dame’s reply didn’t just defend his professional record — it tore into Sory’s persistent jabs, challenged the credibility of his claims, and left no doubt about where he stands on the growing legal-political tension.
Here are the most striking points from Dame’s no-holds-barred statement:
1. Dame accuses sory of obsession
The Attorney-General didn’t mince words, describing Thaddeus Sory’s constant commentary on his actions as an obsession. “You live in my mind rent free,” he mockingly claimed, adding that Sory’s conduct was “bewildering” and in need of healing.
2. He denies ever claiming invincibility in court
Contrary to Sory’s accusation that he boasts about never losing a case, Dame said he has publicly acknowledged key legal defeats. He referenced both the 2023 and 2024 Bar Conferences, where he highlighted Supreme Court cases the State lost — calling them signs of judicial independence.
3. He reminds sory of a past legal defeat
In a personal jab, Dame reminded Sory of a case they battled in court between 2007 and 2009. According to Dame, Sory “lost miserably” not just at the High Court but also on appeal. Dame quipped, “Was I the Attorney-General in those years?”
4. He highlights efforts before becoming a.g.
Dame mentioned his time as Deputy Attorney-General when he led the recovery of parts of the Woyome judgment debt. He sarcastically challenged Sory to assist the current A-G in recovering the “balance,” instead of showing up in court to monitor Chief Justice-related cases he’s not part of.
5. He lists international wins as proof of legal skill
He claimed credit for Ghana’s success in several international arbitration cases conducted without foreign lawyers. Dame referenced a 2024 award where Ghana won with costs of $2.2 million — a victory he attributes to his and his deputies’ legal prowess.
6. He defends his longstanding legal record
Dame touted his success in “innumerable high-profile cases” dating as far back as 2003. He said his legal career has been marked by consistent wins — both as a private lawyer and when he was not in government.
7. he questions the motives of sory and his clients
Pointing out that Sory represents both the Speaker of Parliament and a businessman unhappy with a Chief Justice ruling, Dame questioned the ethics of their team-up against the CJ. He asked if Sory doesn’t find it odd that “the lawyers of the heads of two arms of government” are trying to oust the Chief Justice.
