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Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has revealed that Ghana narrowly avoided a severe economic setback by successfully defending against arbitration claims totaling nearly $9 billion over the last four years.<\/p>\n
If these claims had been successful, they could have imposed a crippling financial burden on the country.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Public Sector Lawyers Conference in Accra on Tuesday, November 5, Mr. Dame highlighted several high-stakes arbitration cases, emphasizing the critical role of Ghana\u2019s legal team in averting potential economic instability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese claims, if successful, would have destabilized our economy,\u201d he remarked, underlining the importance of strong legal defenses in safeguarding Ghana\u2019s financial well-being.<\/p>\n
He explained that while arbitration is intended to ensure neutral, private, and efficient dispute resolution, such claims against the government, if not carefully managed, could have devastating economic consequences.<\/p>\n
\u201cA single arbitral claim, if successful, can bring the economy of a developing country like Ghana to its knees. In fact, over the past four years, the total value of arbitral claims against Ghana has exceeded $9 billion.\u201d<\/p>\n
To illustrate, the case of ENI\/Vitol sought $7 billion from Ghana, which was later reduced to $915 million after Ghana successfully contested it in court. Any of these amounts could have severely impacted the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
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