Lawyers for the third accused in the ambulance case, Richard Jakpa, have filed an application in court for an order striking out the charges against him or, alternatively, staying the proceedings against him.
Mr. Jakpa, in his affidavit in support, says he testified on oath that the Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, has had several interactions with him, in which he has told him that he, Mr. Jakpa, was innocent and assured him of his acquittal.
He further avers that Godfred Dame has told him that the reason for his inclusion in the prosecution is to mask the real intention behind the whole trial.
He is claiming that the Attorney-General instituted the instant action because the President of the Republic and then Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, were mounting pressure on him to persecute the then ranking Member for Finance and now Minority Leader, Hon. Ato Forson.
Jakpa is asking the court for an opportunity to be allowed to testify on these matters and to be cross-examined.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
