Credit previous administration for groundwork in Tullow arbitration victory – Patrick Boamah
Okaikwei Central MP highlights work undertaken under former Attorney-General’s stewardship.
Patrick Boamah has acknowledged the crucial role played by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame in Ghana's successful defense in the large-scale US$400 million tax arbitration brought by Tullow Ghana Limited. The MP expressed his appreciation for the groundwork Dame laid during his tenure as Attorney-General before the change of government in 2025.
Tullow had initiated the arbitration process in February 2023, following which Ghana responded, filed a counterclaim, nominated its arbitrator, and challenged Tullow's original nominee. Boamah credited the former Attorney-General for appointing the Washington-based law firm Foley Hoag LLP to represent Ghana in the proceedings. He also mentioned the filing of Ghana's Statement of Defence in September 2024, supported by four factual and legal witnesses, as part of the comprehensive work done before the administrative shift.
Boamah's post on Facebook on September 30 highlighted the numerous procedural steps taken between 2023 and 2025 to contest the arbitration claim, acknowledging Dame's significant contribution to Ghana's defense against the Republic's arbitration demands. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration ruling was reported as a victory for Ghana in the dispute concerning tax assessments involving Tullow.
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