The Minister-Designate for Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has expressed that he remains committed to safeguarding the interests of the Republic of Ghana.
According to him, he remains dedicated to ethical legal practice and transparency in the discharge of his duties.
He made the remarks when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, 2025.
This response came up after he was asked about the potential conflicts of interest in connection with his previous role as legal counsel for Cautious Mining, a private entity.
The law lecturer revealed that he was no longer the legal representative for the company.
He also told the committee that he was also aware of the constitutional prohibition against public officers placing themselves in positions of conflicting interests.
“As Attorney General of the Republic, I am the Republic’s lawyer, and my duty is to act solely in its best interest. I will not, in any manner, compromise the interests of the Republic of Ghana,” he stated.
“For four years, the US government described the Attorney General’s Office as a corruption-free zone. During our tenure, there was no single incident of questionable judgements or misconduct in the execution of the Republic’s obligations,” he said.
The nominee further assured the committee that he would implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
“I am familiar with the London Court of International Arbitration and have appeared before that tribunal several times. I will ensure that the interests of the Republic are robustly defended and never compromised,” he assured.
“I will serve the Republic with integrity and honour, ensuring that every action taken is in accordance with the best traditions of the legal profession and in the interest of the Ghanaian people.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana