The third accused person in the ongoing ambulance purchase case, Richard Jakpa, has told the court that he was in good health when the Attorney-General (A-G) Godfred Yeboah Dame allegedly instructed him to secure a forged medical excuse duty. He made these comments on Thursday, June 27, during a heated cross-examination by the prosecutors led
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The third accused person in the ongoing ambulance purchase case, Richard Jakpa, has told the court that he was in good health when the Attorney-General (A-G) Godfred Yeboah Dame allegedly instructed him to secure a forged medical excuse duty.
He made these comments on Thursday, June 27, during a heated cross-examination by the prosecutors led by the Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah Yeboah.
Mr Jakpa stated that despite being fit, he was pressured by the A-G to get a doctor to forge medical excuse to avoid appearing in court. According to Jakpa, the A-G believed that his absence would be beneficial to the case’s strategy.
The accused person detailed the circumstances leading to the request for a fake medical excuse by the A-G.
He explained that the A-G’s insistence put him in a difficult position, as he felt compelled to comply despite being fully capable of attending court.
Mr Jakpa’s account has led to calls for further investigation into the A-G’s actions and motivations in the case.
In response to Jakpa’s testimony, the prosecution denied any wrongdoing, asserting that there was no instruction given to secure a fake medical excuse.
The A-G’s office described Jakpa’s claims as an attempt to deflect attention from the core issues of the trial and discredit the prosecution.
The prosecution emphasised their commitment to a fair and transparent legal process, rejecting any allegations of coercion or misconduct.
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