Ambulance Case: Richard Jakpa Has Petitioned Court To Drop The Charges Against Him

Lawyers for Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance case, have filed a court application seeking an order to strike out the charges against him or, alternatively, to stay the proceedings.

In his witness statement, Mr. Jakpa testifies under oath that Attorney-General Godfred Dame has had several interactions with him, during which Dame assured him of his innocence and guaranteed his acquittal.

Jakpa further alleges that Dame informed him his inclusion in the prosecution was to disguise the true motive behind the trial. He claims Dame initiated the action due to pressure from President Akufo-Addo and Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to persecute Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the then-ranking member for finance and now the Minority Leader.