7 high-profile cases dropped by Mahama’s government so far

President John Dramani Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine are under scrutiny after dropping several high-profile legal cases.

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azuri Awuni has for example labeled Mahama as the “Chief Clearing Agent” in his article, demanding transparency on why these cases were discontinued.

The seven discontinued cases:

1. BoG Deputy Governor Johnson Asiamah Cleared

The Attorney-General withdrew all charges against former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiamah, who was implicated in the collapse of UniBank and UT Bank.

2. Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa’s Case Dropped

The government discontinued its appeal at the Supreme Court regarding the case against Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and businessman Richard Jakpa.

3. COCOBOD Case – Opuni and Seidu Agongo Freed

Charges against Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo were dropped after they were accused of causing GH¢271 million in financial loss through the Lithovit foliar fertilizer scandal.

4. SSNIT Case – Ex-Director General and Others Cleared

The Attorney-General withdrew charges against former SSNIT boss Dr. Ernest Thompson and three others accused of financial mismanagement.

5. Saglemi Housing Project – Charges Against Collins Dauda Dropped

Former Works and Housing Minister Collins Dauda and four others had their financial misconduct case dismissed with a nolle prosequi filing.

6. Democracy Hub Protesters – No Charges for Barker-Vormawor & Ama Governor

Activists Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Ama Governor, and others had their case dropped, reigniting debates on protest rights and political suppression.

7. Leaked Tape Case – NDC’s Ofosu Ampofo Cleared

Former NDC Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and Communications Officer Anthony Kwaku Boahen were freed from charges related to a leaked recording allegedly plotting political violence.

Public backlash 

The government’s mass withdrawal of some of these high-profile cases has triggered concerns about political interference in Ghana’s legal system. Critics argue these dismissals undermine justice and anti-corruption efforts, while government officials insist the cases lacked merit.

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