The Upper East Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed strong confidence in the Minister-Designate for Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, to transform the justice system and ensure fairness for all.
“This nomination is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and outstanding contributions to the nation,” a statement, signed and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Bolgatanga by Mr Jonathan Salifu, the Regional Communications Officer of the party.
“We are confident that your expertise, vision, and commitment to justice will bring transformative progress to this critical sector.”
The statement expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for entrusting the ministry they described as vital to the Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga East constituency and pledged the support of the region to enable him to succeed.
“The Upper East Regional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress, under the leadership of Regional Chairperson Alhaji Mumuni Bolnaba, extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Hon. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, on his well-deserved nomination as Minister-Designate for Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
“As you embark on this significant journey, we have no doubt that you will champion reforms that will strengthen the justice system and enhance its accessibility for all.
“The Upper East Region stands firmly with you, praying for God's guidance, wisdom, and protection as you take on this noble responsibility. “We wish you every success in this exciting new chapter,” it added.
Meanwhile, Dr Ayine via a Facebook post, had reacted to his nomination, captioned it as “Leadership, Justice, Equality and Fairness to all.”
Dr Ayine was nominated alongside two others as cabinet minister-designate by President Mahama to mark his first set of ministerial nominations since he assumed office on January 7, 2025.
The two others are Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance and Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister-Designate for Energy.
Dr Ayine is the current MP for the Bolgatanga East constituency and a senior lawyer with three decades of experience in practice as well as a founding partner of Ayini and Partners Law Offices.
He previously served as the Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice under the first term of President Mahama.
He holds a PhD in Law from the Stanford University Michigan Law School, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ghana.
He has also lectured at the University of Ghana Law School for many years.
GNA