Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has asserted that the trial of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the former Deputy Finance Minister and Minority Leader, reflects political persecution rather than legal justice.
In his article “Ghana’s Ambulance Saga is Crazier Than You Think,” Simons criticized Dr Forson’s prosecution, arguing that it was an attempt to undermine democratic accountability, a fundamental pillar of our society, amid a politically charged climate.
“The prosecution came when the government faced its greatest crisis in the newly divided parliament.
This led some, including myself, to view it as pure political persecution,” Simons wrote.
He underscored that the trial was a clear-cut case of unjust targeting.
On July 30, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Dr Forson, overturning a prior court order that had required him to present a defence in the case.
This decision brought a sense of relief to Dr Forson and his supporters as justice was finally served.
