President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has warned that lawlessness by political hotheads and hoodlums will not be countenance ahead of the 20224 general election.
He pledged to ensure that any political party or presidential candidate who breaches the law in the lead up to the December 7 elections will face the appropriate consequences.
Speaking at the commissioning of The Law House Office Complex in Accra on Monday, President Akufo-Addo reiterated that his administration will not tolerate any legal violations by political parties or presidential candidates.
He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining order in Ghana, especially as the country approaches the December polls.
President Akufo-Addo emphasised that the law will be applied consistently to ensure that the peace, security, and stability of the nation are not compromised by the ambitions of any political party or presidential candidate.
“I want to use the opportunity on this platform to reassure the Ghanaian people that a law enforcement agency of the state, including the office of the Attorney General, will do all within their power to ensure that law and order prevail in the country at all time, especially at this critical election year.
“We will not allow the peace, security and stability of the nation that makes Ghana a beacon on the African continent, to be compromised on the altar of the ambitions of any political party or presidential candidate. It will not happen,” President Akufo-Addo stated.
The Law House, a 10-storey edifice adjacent to the High Court complex, was officially commissioned by the President and will serve as the new office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice.
The project, which began in 2001, was revived in January 2023 and boasts of modern facilities, including conference rooms, library, office spaces, parking lots, and an eating area.
Akufo-Addo praises Godfred Dame
President Akufo-Addo commended the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, for his crucial role in seeing to the completion of the Law House.
He praised the Attorney-General for his relentless efforts in ensuring the project’s completion, despite numerous challenges.
This is against the backdrop that the project had stalled for almost 23 years.
“We overcame numerous challenges, including delays and procurement issues, to ensure the building’s completion”, President Akufo-Addo added.
He also applauded the Attorney General for his dedication and vision, which have been instrumental in bringing the project to fruition.
“I must at the onset, pay glowing tribute to the work undertaken by the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in bringing us to this day. We assumed office as Attorney General in 2021, after 4 years as Deputy Attorney General, the completion stages of the Law House, project was as we have been told, at 36%.
“His commitment together with my support was instrumental in reviving and bringing the project to completion. His efforts ensured that this initiative which could have easily ended up as an abandoned government project was implemented to become the impressive structure that we are celebrating. He has done a yeoman’s job and I say a hearty ‘Ayekoo’ to him,” President Akufo-Addo added.
Yeboah Dame grateful
In return, Attorney-General Godfred Dame, expressed his gratitude to the President for his support and vision in bringing the project to fruition.
He noted that the facility will enhance their efficiency and productivity, enabling them to better serve the nation.
Mr. Dame gave assurance that “Together, we are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all Ghanaians.”
