Minority threatens legal action over dropped charges against Duffuor

The Minority in Parliament has declared its intention to challenge Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine in court over his decision to discontinue the criminal prosecution of former uniBank founder, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor.

This announcement comes in the wake of the Attorney-General’s recent justification that the state had successfully recovered 60% of the funds involved in the case—roughly GH¢663 million in liquidity support extended to uniBank prior to its collapse—making further prosecution unnecessary from a public interest standpoint.

But speaking to journalists in Parliament, Minority Spokesperson on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Kwame Anyimadu, strongly criticized the move, calling it a serious blow to justice, transparency, and accountability. He accused Dr. Ayine of undermining legal ethics and politicizing the prosecutorial process.

He further called on the General Legal Council and the Ghana Bar Association to investigate Dr. Ayine’s conduct, suggesting there may have been professional misconduct or ethical violations involved in the decision to file a nolle prosequi.

In a clear ultimatum, Mr. Anyimadu warned that if the Attorney-General does not reverse his decision within a “reasonable time,” the Minority would initiate legal proceedings to overturn it.

Concluding his remarks, he emphasized the importance of both actual and perceived judicial fairness. “Justice must not only be done—it must be manifestly seen to be done,” he said.

The statement adds to mounting pressure on Dr. Ayine, who has faced public scrutiny over his handling of several high-profile financial crime cases, including recent decisions to discontinue prosecutions in favor of structured settlements and asset recoveries.