Constitutional lawyer Justice Srem-Sai has described the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge defendants in the ambulance trial as predictable.
He cited conversations between the third accused, Richard Jakpa, and Attorney-General Godfred Dame as indications of the A-G’s lack of confidence in the case.
Speaking on News Central, Justice Srem-Sai highlighted the dismissal of the submission of no case at the High Court and the subsequent appeal process, noting that if the Attorney-General had been confident in the case, such conversations would not have occurred.
The Court of Appeal’s decision overturned the High Court’s directive for defendants, including Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, to open their defence in the 2.37 million Euro ambulance procurement case.
The appellate court cited insufficient evidence and errors in the trial judge’s decision.
According to Justice Srem-Sai, this decision effectively concludes the trial at the High Court, emphasizing the implications of the appellate court’s findings regarding the alleged financial losses and responsibility within the Ministry of Health.
The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of legal proceedings and the responsibilities of Ghana’s judiciary in addressing complex financial allegations.
