On Thursday, June 27, the forecourt of the Law Court Complex became the epicentre of a significant protest linked to the ongoing ambulance purchase trial.
Demonstrators gathered to show their unwavering support for Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and the third accused, Richard Jakpa, following the fourth proceeding of the trial.
The demonstrators, adorned with red cloth strips tied around their necks—a traditional symbol of solidarity and resistance—chanted local Ghanaian songs as they rallied in favor of Dr. Forson. In a notable display of support, traditional rulers from the Central Region made their presence felt at the court for the first time since the trial began.
The protest saw the participation of several Members of Parliament from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside the Central Regional Chairman of the party, further underlining the political dimensions of the trial.
Their collective presence underscored the party’s support for the Minority Leader, amid allegations of financial impropriety linked to the ambulance procurement deal.
Following the court proceedings, NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi addressed the media, launching a vehement critique of Attorney General Godfred Dame. Gyamfi accused Dame of ignorance, asserting that the trial had revealed the Attorney General’s dishonorable conduct rather than that of Richard Jakpa or Dr. Forson.
Gyamfi highlighted a crucial point raised during Jakpa’s cross-examination, where evidence suggested that it was the Attorney General who initially proposed a meeting with Jakpa.
This revelation, Gyamfi argued, significantly undermines the integrity of the prosecution’s case and casts doubt on the motivations behind the charges.
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