Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has described his appointment as Ghana’s Attorney General as a profound honour, but one that did not come as a surprise, citing years of legal, parliamentary and governmental experience that prepared him for the role.
Speaking on Starr Chat, hosted by Bola Ray, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Dr. Ayine said he was deeply grateful to President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in him, noting that the appointment carried both privilege and responsibility.
“When the President appointed me as Attorney General it meant a lot to me and I am really grateful to the President for the privilege and the honour,” he stated.
He explained that his previous tenure as Deputy Attorney General between 2013 and 2016 provided critical exposure to the demands of the office, particularly through his work under then Attorney General Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong. According to Dr. Ayine, the collaborative environment allowed him to demonstrate his legal capacity and leadership. “She gave me a lot of room to operate, so I kind of showcased what I was made of,” he said.
Following the National Democratic Congress’ defeat in the 2016 general elections, Dr. Ayine noted that he remained actively involved in the party’s legal and parliamentary work. He explained that he served as a key legal adviser, offering guidance to the party and its Members of Parliament throughout its years in opposition. “From 2017 until we won the election, I was more or less advising the party in Parliament and the party itself on legal matters,” he said.
Dr. Ayine stressed that his elevation to the Attorney General position was the culmination of years of deliberate preparation rather than a sudden promotion. “I had prepared myself for it,” he said, adding that his journey through public service and law made him ready for the responsibilities of the office.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Barbara Yeboah
