Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, along with Dr. Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, are currently facing charges at the Accra High Court. They are accused of causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the State in relation to the procurement of 200 ambulances.
This transaction, initiated in 2009 under the late former President John Evans Atta Mills, resulted in the purchase of only 30 ambulances for €2.37 million.
The deal was managed by then-Deputy Finance Minister Ato Forson and Jakpa, who represented the Dubai-based Big Sea General Trading Limited.
During the court proceedings before Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, Jakpa claimed that the Attorney-General had approached him at the private residence of Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi. Jakpa accused the Attorney-General of asking him to fabricate evidence against Ato Forson.
In response, the NDC held a press conference where they played a leaked audio recording, purportedly of a conversation between Jakpa and the Attorney-General.
The NDC argued that the audio discredited Mr. Godfred Dame, the Attorney-General, and called for his resignation based on these revelations.
Meanwhile, in an interview with Peace FM, Kabila stated that just as former US President Donald Trump faced legal consequences, so should any individual, regardless of their position or status.
“The principle of equality before the law is paramount in ensuring justice and accountability. Just as former US President Donald Trump faced legal consequences, so too should any individual, regardless of their position or status. In parliament, while the Majority Leader holds a prominent role, it does not exempt any member, including the Minority Leader, from legal scrutiny if warranted.
Regarding the accusations against the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, it is essential to uphold the rule of law by allowing due process to take its course. This entails presenting the allegations in court, affording the accused the opportunity to defend themselves, and ensuring a fair trial where all sides of the story can be heard and evaluated,” he added.
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