Tuah-Yeboah Criticizes AG Ayine's 'Top-Notch' Lawyers Comment
In a recent development, former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized Attorney General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine over his choice of words regarding the legal representation of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the United States.
During an update on Ofori-Atta's extradition process on December 18, 2025, Dr. Ayine described the lawyers hired by the former minister as 'top-notch,' indicating their high caliber. This comment sparked a reaction from Tuah-Yeboah, who argued that the Attorney General's description was unnecessary.
Tuah-Yeboah stated that while it is appropriate to engage lawyers, the term 'top-notch' may be exaggerated. He suggested that the Attorney General could have simply acknowledged the engagement without using such a specific adjective. Additionally, Tuah-Yeboah proposed that the Attorney General's comment might be an attempt to prepare the Ghanaian public for the potential complexity and duration of the extradition process.
Despite his criticism of the choice of words, Tuah-Yeboah acknowledged that the engagement of experienced lawyers is a standard practice. However, he emphasized that all lawyers are essentially equal, and the term 'top-notch' may not accurately reflect the quality of legal representation.
This debate highlights the importance of clear and precise language in legal discourse, especially when addressing the public. It also invites further discussion on the appropriate use of terminology in legal communications.
