Ato Forson asked for ambulance case to be dropped – Attorney General
Ato Forson asked for ambulance case to be dropped
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has been facing immense pressure from various quarters to discontinue the ongoing trial involving the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and two others in relation to the ambulance purchase case. This revelation came to light when the third accused, Richard Jakpa, made a stunning claim in open court that the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, had approached him multiple times to seek his assistance in implicating Dr. Ato Forson.
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During the cross-examination, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe admonished Jakpa to provide direct answers and avoid evading questions, which was wasting the court’s time. In response, Jakpa alleged that the Attorney General had contacted him on several occasions, including at odd hours, to build a case against Dr. Forson. However, the Attorney General denied these allegations, stating that Jakpa had instead requested plea bargaining through a series of letters, which had not been accepted.
According to the Attorney General, Jakpa had proposed plea bargaining or plea negotiations through letters dated April 27, May 16, May 30, and June 12, 2023, but these proposals had not been accepted. The Attorney General clarified that while the law permits prosecutors to negotiate with accused persons after a plea proposal has been made, he had not engaged with Jakpa to give false testimony in the matter.
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice views the latest allegation as part of a grand scheme by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to put more pressure on the Attorney General to discontinue the prosecution or divert attention from the real issues. The Attorney General has come under immense pressure from various individuals, including political figures and other influential persons, to discontinue the prosecution of Dr. Ato Forson, but he has remained resolute in his commitment to upholding the law and ensuring justice.
It is important to note that neither the Attorney General nor any officer from the Office of the Attorney-General has approached any of the accused persons with the intention of obtaining evidence from them. The Attorney General’s office remains committed to ensuring a fair trial and upholding the rule of law, despite the intense pressure and allegations levelled against them.
The ambulance purchase case has been a subject of controversy for some time now, with the opposition NDC accusing the government of wrongdoing in the procurement process. The case has taken a political dimension, with many seeing it as a witch-hunt against the Minority Leader and the NDC. However, the Attorney General’s office has maintained that the prosecution is based on evidence and is not politically motivated.
The pressure on the Attorney General to discontinue the prosecution is not surprising, given the political nature of the case. However, it is important for the Attorney General’s office to remain independent and impartial, and to ensure that justice is served regardless of political affiliations. The Attorney General’s commitment to upholding the law and ensuring justice is commendable, and he must be supported in his efforts to ensure a fair trial.
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In conclusion, the ambulance purchase trial has taken a dramatic turn with the revelation of significant pressure on the Attorney General to discontinue the prosecution. The Attorney General’s office has denied any wrongdoing and remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring justice. The trial continues, with the nation eagerly awaiting the outcome of this high-profile case. It is important for all parties involved to allow the legal process to take its course and to respect the rule of law.
The political dimension of the case must not be allowed to interfere with the legal process, and the Attorney General’s office must be allowed to do its work without external interference. The nation is watching, and it is important for the justice system to deliver a fair and just outcome. The ambulance purchase case is a test of the independence and impartiality of the justice system, and it is important for the system to pass this test.
The Attorney General’s office has a critical role to play in ensuring that justice is served, and it must be supported in its efforts to do so. The nation must also play its part by respecting the legal process and allowing the justice system to take its course. The outcome of the ambulance purchase trial will be a significant test of the justice system, and it is important for all parties involved to ensure that justice is served.
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