Seven High-Profile Legal Cases Dropped by Mahama’s Government

President John Dramani Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine are facing scrutiny following the discontinuation of seven major legal cases, including those involving ex-BoG Deputy Governor Ato Forson and former COCOBOD CEO Dr. Stephen Opuni.

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azuri Awuni has labeled Mahama as the “Chief Clearing Agent”, demanding transparency on the reasons behind these case withdrawals. Critics argue these actions undermine anti-corruption efforts, while government officials defend the decisions, stating the cases lacked merit.

List of Dropped Cases

1. Johnson Asiamah Cleared

Charges against former BoG Deputy Governor Johnson Asiamah—implicated in the collapse of UniBank and UT Bank—were withdrawn.

1. Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa’s Case Dropped

The government withdrew its Supreme Court appeal against Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and businessman Richard Jakpa, previously accused of financial misconduct.

1. COCOBOD Case – Opuni and Seidu Agongo Freed

Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo were accused of causing GH¢271 million in financial loss through the Lithovit foliar fertilizer scandal, but their charges were dropped.

1. SSNIT Case – Ex-Director General Cleared

Former SSNIT boss Dr. Ernest Thompson and three others, accused of financial mismanagement, had their charges withdrawn.

1. Saglemi Housing Project Case Dismissed

Collins Dauda, former Works and Housing Minister, and four others had their financial misconduct case dismissed via nolle prosequi.

1. Democracy Hub Protesters Freed

Activists Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Ama Governor, and others had their protest-related case dropped, fueling debates on freedom of expression and political suppression.

1. Leaked Tape Case – 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.

The widespread withdrawal of these cases has triggered significant public backlash, with critics accusing Mahama’s administration of political interference in the judicial system. However, government officials argue that these cases lacked sufficient evidence, justifying their dismissal.