Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has refuted allegations from the Minority in Parliament that the Attorney General is exceeding his constitutional authority by initiating raids, arrests, and investigations targeting former government officials. The Minority contends that the Attorney General’s responsibilities should be confined to providing legal advice to investigative bodies and assisting the judiciary, asserting that direct involvement in law enforcement compromises the rule of law.​Ghanamma.com

In response, Dr. Srem-Sai emphasized that the Attorney General’s mandate encompasses both prosecutorial and investigative duties, as established by Ghana’s legal framework. He stated that the Attorney General is empowered to conduct investigations and prosecutions, with various agencies operating under this constitutional framework. Dr. Srem-Sai urged critics to review the law carefully, as the argument suggesting the Attorney General should remain a neutral observer is not supported by legal statutes. He reaffirmed that the current investigations into former officials are being conducted lawfully and within the scope of the Attorney General’s powers.

This clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Attorney General’s actions, with debates focusing on the balance between legal oversight and the enforcement of justice. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding the constitutional roles assigned to legal offices in Ghana’s governance structure.​Ghanamma.com