The Ministry of Justice & Attorney General's Office of Ghana oversees legal matters that pertain to the State's executive power and drafts any legislation accordingly.
The Attorney General is responsible for any civil cases and acts as the defendant on behalf of Ghana.
The Ministry of Justice was founded in 1951 as a result of the recommendations made by the Lidbury Commission whereas the position of Attorney General originated in 1877.
The Ministry of Justice was created in 1951 after the Lidbury Commission was established to come up with recommendations upon reviewing the Gold Coast Civil Service.
A statement on Friday signed by Adbullah Iddrisu, Acting Deputy Judicial Secretary.