Thaddeus Sory fires back: “The Incongruous Cry Baby Again…”

In a searing rebuttal titled “The Incongruous Cry Baby Again…”, prominent Ghanaian Lawyer Thaddeus Sory launches a blistering response to recent accusations of partisanship directed at him. The target of his fury? A former high-ranking government legal officer he dubs “Mr. Incongruous Cry Baby,” a man he accuses of hypocrisy, selective memory, and shameless politicization of Ghana’s judicial processes.

No allegories—Only blunt force

Sory wastes no time with pleasantries. “This will be direct and straightforward,” he begins, setting the tone for what follows: a no-holds-barred dismantling of his accuser’s credibility. He warns that each outburst from the so-called “Cry Baby” only earns a harder “knock”—this latest piece, a sledgehammer response to what he sees as baseless political mudslinging.

“Screaming for attention”

The article paints a picture of a man desperate for relevance. Sory claims the “Cry Baby,” after a lull in public attention, has resorted to loud accusations on Joy FM’s Top Story, shifting from his previously preferred platforms. The central grievance: an allegation that Sory, by virtue of past legal representation of NDC figures, is a partisan agent.

The height of hypocrisy?

Sory flips the script, highlighting the double standards. He notes that his accuser, a former Deputy Attorney-General and now Attorney-General, has himself appeared multiple times in proceedings involving the Suspended Chief Justice—cases that bear clear political implications. “Hardly a coincidence,” Sory remarks, alluding to the political backing behind his accuser’s legal ascendancy.

A track record of non-partisan service

In a methodical list, Sory details his own legal history, emphasizing diversity and impartiality. He references representing both NDC and NPP figures, defending controversial clients under different administrations, and even aiding the firm Kulendi @ Law in the Ghana@50 case—hardly an NDC stronghold. “I am a professional,” he declares, “bound by legal ethics, not political affiliations.”

Selective memory and self-preservation

Sory accuses the Attorney-General of “crying righteousness” only when convenient. He points to inconsistencies: public claims of defending the judiciary, while privately benefitting from questionable legal outcomes, including controversial Supreme Court rulings and alleged interference with accused persons in politically sensitive cases.

The myth of the undefeated ‘Attorney-General’

A particularly stinging section challenges the idea of the Attorney-General’s courtroom infallibility. “You are the only Attorney-General who has never lost a case,” Sory mocks, questioning whether this reflects brilliance—or judicial bias. “What has changed?” he asks, as the A-G now spins a 3-2 Supreme Court defeat as moral vindication.

A final blow—and a warning

The piece closes with a warning: the next time the “Cry Baby” launches a public tirade, the response may not be so tempered. “Don’t be silly,” Sory snaps, leaving no ambiguity about his contempt. “The next knock may not be a gentle tap—it will land like a sledgehammer.”

Thaddeus Sory’s article is not just a defense—it’s a fierce counter-attack in the ongoing struggle over judicial integrity and political influence in Ghana. With accusations flying and reputations at stake, one thing is clear: this legal drama is far from over.