The Minister-Designate for Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has assured the nation of his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Republic of Ghana.

Speaking during his vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, Dr. Ayine stressed his dedication to ethical legal practice and transparency in the discharge of his duties.

Dr. Ayine addressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest arising from his previous role as legal counsel for Cautious Mining, a private entity.

He clarified that he no longer represents the company and is fully aware of the constitutional prohibition against public officers placing themselves in positions of conflicting interests.

“As Attorney General of the Republic, I am the Republic’s lawyer, and my duty is to act solely in its best interest. I will not, in any manner, compromise the interests of the Republic of Ghana,” he stated.

Citing his tenure as Deputy Attorney General under former Attorney General Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, Dr. Ayine highlighted his commitment to maintaining a corruption-free ministry.

“For four years, the US government described the Attorney General’s Office as a corruption-free zone. During our tenure, there was no single incident of questionable judgments or misconduct in the execution of the Republic’s obligations,” he said.

He further assured the Committee of his readiness to implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Dr. Ayine expressed confidence in his ability to represent Ghana effectively on the global stage, particularly in international legal disputes.

“I am familiar with the London Court of International Arbitration and have appeared before that tribunal several times. I will ensure that the interests of the Republic are robustly defended and never compromised,” he assured.

He urged the Committee to trust his commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal professionalism and ethics.

“I will serve the Republic with integrity and honor, ensuring that every action taken is in accordance with the best traditions of the legal profession and in the interest of the Ghanaian people."