Discontinuation of high-profile cases by Attorney General must be on fair grounds, not political grounds – Dominic Brenya Esq
Legal practitioner Dominic Brenya, Esq. has emphasized the need for fairness and objectivity in the discontinuation of high-profile criminal cases by the Attorney General (AG), cautioning strongly against the use of prosecutorial discretion for political expediency.
Speaking on Kessben FM, Mr. Brenya noted that while the Constitution grants the AG considerable powers in initiating and discontinuing prosecutions, those powers must be exercised in the interest of justice and not manipulated to serve partisan agendas.
“The Attorney General’s prosecutorial discretion is not in question,” Mr. Brenya clarified. “What is at issue is the manner and motive behind the exercise of that discretion. It must be grounded in fairness, legal merit, and the public interest, not politics.”
He warned that perceived politically motivated withdrawals from high-profile prosecutions—especially those involving public officials, corruption, or financial crimes—undermine public confidence in the justice system.
“When cases involving millions of cedis or allegations of abuse of office are dropped without transparent justification, the public begins to lose faith not only in the legal system but in governance itself,” he stated. “That erosion of trust is dangerous for democracy.”
He advocated for a more transparent approach when the AG opts to file a nolle prosequi (a formal notice to discontinue prosecution), especially in matters that have generated significant public interest.
Dominic Brenya, Esq. cautioned against allowing political considerations to override legal judgment.
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