My Client Will Be Vindicated Even If AG Appeals To ‘Antoa’ Or ‘Nogokpo’-Edudzi Tamaklo
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Legal representative for Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Edudzi Tameklo, has affirmed his belief in Dr. Forson’s innocence, asserting that he has always viewed the case as a matter of persecution rather than prosecution.
The Court of Appeal has reversed a prior judgment, acquitting and discharging Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa of charges related to the Ambulance Case.
The charges against them involved allegedly causing a €2.37 million financial loss to the state through a deal for procuring ambulances for the Government of Ghana.
The Court of Appeal’s 2-1 ruling, with Justices Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo and Philip Bright Mensah in favor, overturned the trial court’s previous directive that required Dr. Forson and Jakpa to present their defense.
Justice Alex Poku Acheampong, however, dissented from the majority opinion.
Following the ruling, Attorney General Godfred Dame expressed his dissent, arguing that the decision contradicts the substantial evidence provided by the prosecution.
Despite this, Edudzi Tameklo is optimistic that if the AG contests the ruling, Dr. Forson will ultimately be exonerated.
The acquittal concludes the Ambulance Case, which had been highly contentious.
In an interview with the media on Tuesday, Mr. Tameklo reiterated his client’s innocence and expressed relief that the Court of Appeal has upheld their rights.
“I’ve always believed in the innocence of my client [Dr Cassiel Ato Forson] and I can tell you, whether Supreme Court or Antoa or Nogokpo, my client will he vindicated,” he insisted.
