…GBA Council Divided Over Quest to Block Dame From Addressing Kumasi Conference
A brewing controversy within the Ghana Bar Association has cast a shadow over the upcoming annual Bar Conference, with Attorney General Godfred Odame Esquire at the center of the storm.
A seismic row is rumbling within the Bar Council as members question Odame’s integrity following his involvement in a contentious ambulance procurement trial.
Traditionally, the Attorney General is granted the honor of addressing lawyers at the prestigious BAR conference.
However, dissenting voices within the Council are now challenging this practice, citing Odame’s alleged behavior that has tarnished the legal profession’s image.
The debate intensifies as the Association prepares for its Annual Conference in September in Kumasi.
The Attorney General’s conduct, which includes allegations of witness coaching, evidence manipulation, and interference with justice, has sparked outrage among members of the Bar Council.
Critics argue that Odame’s actions may amount to professional misconduct, violating established codes of professional conduct.
Despite calls for his exclusion from the conference, some Council members advocate for Odame’s participation, arguing against setting a negative precedent.
The standoff has left preparations for the conference in turmoil, overshadowing the race for the Association’s presidency between prominent contenders Efua Ghartey and Agbesi Dzakpasu.
The controversy surrounding the ambulance procurement trial deepened with startling revelations from a witness, Richard Jakpa, alleging secret meetings and coercion by the Attorney General.
The explosive claims have raised concerns about the integrity of the legal proceedings and the impartiality of the judicial system.
As the saga unfolds, the Ghana Bar Association and the General Legal Council face mounting pressure to address the crisis and uphold the profession’s standards amidst a growing sense of disquiet.