The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has opened up about the demands that come with his work, describing the pressure as part of the sacrifice required to serve the country.

Speaking on JoyNews' PM Express on August 18, 2026, Dr Srem-Sai said he remains grateful to his boss, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, for giving him the opportunity to contribute his expertise.

He noted that the two have a longstanding connection dating back to his time at law school.

“My boss has been a teacher, and he was my teacher as well, so law school. And I've done some work with him before, and I'm very happy that he's given me this opportunity to put myself to use,” he remarked.

The Deputy Attorney General also expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing him to serve the country.

According to Dr Srem-Sai, government appointees often share their experiences of tiredness, frustration and happiness as they deal with the demands of their respective positions.

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He recounted a conversation with a friend whose words have remained with him and helped shape his perspective on public service.

He said his friend reminded him that serving the country was the least he could do, while encouraging him to think about the example he would leave for his children.

“He said, 'look, this is the least we could do for our country, but most importantly, you want your kids to grow, and then when they grow, they will say that their father was here and did this much,” Dr Srem-Sai recalled.

He said the responsibility of serving the country was therefore important to him, adding that public officials should not be viewed as people who simply occupy positions.

“You are not sitting down as a lazy person who is just wasting the taxpayer's money. So, we try to do our best and sacrifice a lot to do this, but mostly I thank my boss for this opportunity that he's given me", he said.

Dr Srem-Sai acknowledged that although the role requires significant sacrifices, he will continue to give off his best despite the pressure.

He further noted that the pressure of his work sometimes leaves him with little time for personal grooming and spending quality time with his family.

“I work in an industry that is also very demanding. This tends to happen to me when I can't find time to go to the barbering. It’s not just my looks, but social ties have suffered greatly because of this. But I think my mother and my siblings and my loved ones understand.

"They understand that this is not forever. This is just a short period of service. So, once we are done, once the president decides to lay me off, or when the president's term ends, that's the end… that is at most by 2028, December, I would be done with this", he added.

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