Attorney General to face off lawyers for Ato Forson, Richard Jakpa today

Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has faced accusations of prosecutorial abuse and mistrial in a case involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, who are standing trial for causing financial loss to the state.

The defendants have alleged that Dame has been contacting witnesses to solicit testimony against them.

A 16-minute phone conversation between Jakpa and Dame has sparked controversy, with some calling for Dame's resignation.

The case has generated significant public interest, with some legal practitioners supporting a live broadcast of the proceedings.

The trial has been described as politically motivated.