Respected Ghanaian lawyer, Thaddeus Sory, has hit back strongly at a critic who is believed by many to be the former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame. In a boldly written article titled “The Incongruous Cry Baby Again,” Sory didn’t mention any names, but the way he crafted his words has made it easy for people to assume he was referring to Dame.

Sory’s message was simple but sharp: he will not allow anyone to question his neutrality as a lawyer or try to paint him as biased, especially when he has proven time and again that he defends people from all political backgrounds.

Let’s break down the matter in a way every Ghanaian can understand.

The Background to the Tension

This whole saga started when some people began making noise about the lawyers representing the petitioners in a case involving the suspended Chief Justice. Some of the comments suggested that the legal team, including Sory, was showing political bias. It seemed these critics were trying to say that the lawyers had taken sides, especially against people close to the ruling political party.

But Thaddeus Sory wasn’t ready to sit back and keep quiet.

Sory’s Strong Reply: “Don’t Be Silly!”

In his article, Sory described the critic—who he mockingly referred to as the “Cry Baby”—as a hypocrite who only speaks up when things don’t go his way. He said the person’s behaviour was not just self-serving but also harmful to Ghana’s legal system. According to Sory, the critic has no moral authority to talk about legal ethics or fairness, especially considering how he handled his own legal responsibilities when he was in office.

He said, and we quote:

“Stop the tantrums… and don’t be silly. The next knock may not be a gentle tap. It will land like a sledgehammer.”

These are not small words. In Ghana, when someone tells you to stop behaving like a child and threatens that the next move will be a heavy blow, they are not joking. It means Sory is prepared to expose even more if pushed further.

Legal Representation Is Not About Politics

One of the key things Sory made clear in his article is that being a lawyer doesn’t mean you are supporting your client’s politics. He said his decision to defend someone is based on legal ethics and principles, not political loyalty.

He reminded Ghanaians that he has worked with and defended people from both the NDC and NPP. This includes taking on cases that involved top members from both major political parties. According to him, this is proof that his work is about justice, not party colours.

Sory believes that the criticism being thrown at him is not only unfair but also dangerous. He called it “incongruous” (meaning it doesn’t make sense or it’s out of place) and “intimidating.” In his view, trying to silence lawyers by calling them biased when they are just doing their job is a threat to the country’s legal system.

Throwing Stones from a Glass House

Sory didn’t stop at defending himself. He went further to point fingers at the critic’s own record. Without mentioning names, he said this so-called “Cry Baby” has a history of misusing legal power for personal or political gain.

He suggested that when the critic was in office—believed to be during Godfred Dame’s time as Attorney General—he did things that made the public lose trust in the judiciary. He accused the critic of using the legal system for self-protection and pretending that he was standing up for the law when he was actually just protecting himself.

This is what we call in Ghana “throwing stones from a glass house”—meaning, don’t accuse others of doing wrong when your own hands are not clean.

Ghanaians Deserve Better from Public Officers

Sory’s article sends a bigger message beyond just defending himself. He seems to be calling for honesty, humility, and fairness from people who have served or are serving in high public offices.

He believes that when these people are out of office and suddenly start talking as if they are saints, it creates a false impression. According to him, if you want to talk about fairness and integrity, your own past must reflect those values.

He said it plainly—Ghanaians are watching, and they know who did what. So, it’s better to keep quiet than to make noise that only exposes your own shortcomings.

Why This Issue Matters to the Ordinary Ghanaian

You might be wondering, “Why should I, an ordinary Ghanaian, care about this back-and-forth between two big lawyers?”

Here’s why:

It’s about truth – Sometimes, people who once had power try to rewrite history when they leave office. For someone like Sory to speak up and remind Ghanaians of the truth.

This is about respect for the law – Ghana’s democracy depends on the rule of law. If people try to use legal tactics to win political battles, it sets a dangerous example.

Final Thoughts: The Law Must Be Left to Work

In Ghana, we say, “If you don’t know what killed your father, look at what’s killing others.” What Sory is saying is that these kinds of attacks can damage not just one lawyer’s reputation but the whole justice system.

Whether or not you agree with Thaddeus Sory, his message is clear: lawyers are not politicians, and defending someone doesn’t mean you support everything they do. Also, those who used to hold power must not cry foul now that they are no longer in charge, especially if their own hands are not clean.

Let us allow the courts to do their work. Let lawyers defend their clients. And let us, as Ghanaians, demand truth and fairness from everyone—no matter their title or past office.

In Conclusion

Thaddeus Sory has made his position clear. He will not be intimidated. He believes in legal ethics, not politics. And he is ready to speak louder if the attacks continue. As for the “Cry Baby,” Sory has one message: “Stop the tantrums and don’t be silly.”

Let’s all take a lesson from this—respect the law, know your role, and when the time comes, let your work speak for you.