MINORITY CAUCUS ACCUSES ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MEDIA TRIAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Attorney General, Dominic Akuriting

MINORITY CAUCUS ACCUSES ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MEDIA TRIAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Attorney General, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, of conducting a media trial and violating the constitutional rights of individuals under investigation. Speaking to the media, Mr John Darko claims the AG's "Accountability Series" press conferences prejudice the fair trial principle and infringe on the privacy rights of accused persons. According to the member of parliament for Suame, The AG is trying cases in the media, pronouncing guilt before court proceedings. He said this act by the AG is a Constitutional Violation. He cites Article 19:2 of the 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the principle of "innocent until proven guilty." The AG's actions may influence judges and jurors, compromising fair trial rights. The Minority Caucus demands the AG stop the media trial and allow cases to be tried in courtrooms, not public forums. He cited the cases

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Published on 10/28/2025 17:07

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MINORITY CAUCUS ACCUSES ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MEDIA TRIAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Attorney General, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, of conducting a media trial and violating the constitutional rights of individuals under investigation.

Speaking to the media, Mr John Darko claims the AG's "Accountability Series" press conferences prejudice the fair trial principle and infringe on the privacy rights of accused persons.

According to the member of parliament for Suame, The AG is trying cases in the media, pronouncing guilt before court proceedings.

He said this act by the AG is a Constitutional Violation. He cites Article 19:2 of the 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the principle of "innocent until proven guilty."

The AG's actions may influence judges and jurors, compromising fair trial rights.

The Minority Caucus demands the AG stop the media trial and allow cases to be tried in courtrooms, not public forums.

He cited the cases involving Chairman Wontumi, Adu Boahen, and others, claiming the Attorney General has already labeled them as criminals and even predicted possible sentences. He noted that such actions violate the legal rights of the accused.

Hon. Darko further explained that the Attorney General must present any case against an accused person to the court in writing, where the individual will have the opportunity to respond. He insisted that holding press conferences to accuse individuals publicly creates a situation where the public perceives them as criminals, even before the court hears their defense.

He explained that the current conduct of the Attorney General does not align with the law. He noted that the legal system is designed to protect accused persons because they are citizens of Ghana, and the burden of proof lies on the state. He stressed that guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, especially when the entire state machinery appears to be against one individual.

He called on Ghanaians, including the clergy, civil society organizations, and other relevant groups, to speak up and ensure that the Attorney General works strictly within the confines of the law and leaves judgments to the courts, not the media.

Report by PKB