Philip Addison is a better lawyer than Tsatsu Tsikata – Dep. Attorney General

The Deputy Attorney General Godfred Yeboah-Dame has indicated that Philip Addison is a better lawyer than Tsatsu Tsikata.

He said Addison stands tall above Tsatsu Tsikata after comparing the qualities of both gentlemen.

During the 2012 election petition, Tsatsu Tsikata led former President John Mahama’s team of lawyers to contest the NPP at the Supreme Court whiles Philip Addison led the NPP.

Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Starr FM, the Deputy Attorney General said “To be a good lawyer, there are a number of qualities that one must exude; one is courage, honesty, wits and a good sense of judgment.

Mr Philip Addisonplay
Mr Philip Addison

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“Philip Addison, I have the opportunity of understudying him, he was my first master at Akufo-Addo Prempeh and Co.

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Deputy Attorney General Godfred Yeboah-Dameplay
Deputy Attorney General Godfred Yeboah-Dame

“I have had the opportunity of seeing Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata on his feet, and I have also have the opportunity of comparing their previous practices and experiences. And I think that upon a careful analysis of the qualities. I have indicated, I think Mr. Addison stands tall in my humble view.”