During cross-examination in the ambulance purchase trial, Richard Jakpa, the third accused, alleged that Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame had approached him to implicate Minority Leader and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.
Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe cautioned Jakpa to be direct in his responses to avoid wasting the Court’s time.
In response, Attorney-General Dame accused Jakpa of defending the Minority Leader, prompting Jakpa to retort that the Attorney-General seemed aggrieved because he had previously engaged Jakpa to help the state build a case against Dr. Ato Forson.
“The A-G has on several occasions engaged me at odd hours to help him make a case against A1 and I have evidence for that.. If he pushes me, I will open the Pandora’s box. I don’t understand why the A-G will accuse me of defending A1 when I’m here to defend myself,” Mr Jakpa said in court.
“If he pushes me, I’ll open the Pandora’s box. I have evidence to all this,” he added.
As the proceedings continued, the expression on Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s face shifted to one of shock and anger.
To diffuse the tension, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe instructed Richard Jakpa to lower his voice and requested water for him.
Despite accepting the bottle, Mr. Jakpa declined to drink the water, stating he was too upset.
Following this, the judge adjourned the case for a brief period and convened a discussion with the Attorney-General and Dr. Ato Forson’s lawyers.
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