Richard Jakpa, third accused in ambulance purchase trial
The Accra High Court hearing the ambulance purchase trial on Thursday, June 27, 2024, admitted a letter of dismissal from the army in respect of the third accused person in the case, Richard Jakpa.
Deputy Attorney General (A-G), Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, whiles conducting the prosecution presented the dismissal letter dated 2007 from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as evidence.
Despite objections from the defense, the judge admitted the document into evidence.
The letter outlined reasons for Jakpa’s termination, including allegations of misconduct and breaches of military protocols.
Deputy AG Tuah-Yeboah emphasized the relevance of Jakpa's dismissal, suggesting it indicated a pattern of behaviour critical for understanding the broader context of the allegations.
He argued that Jakpa's dismissal for misconduct undermines his reliability and trustworthiness, key factors in assessing the validity of his testimony and actions related to the procurement case.
The defense mounted a spirited objection but after a brief recess, the judge ruled to admit the letter into evidence, rejecting the defense's objections. She based her decision on section 60 concerning personal knowledge and section 126 on official records.
Jakpa, however, stated in post-hearing interviews that the attachment titled "Release from service for unsatisfactory conduct" was unfamiliar to him.
A copy of the said letter has been circulated on social media and shared same by the Law Platform.
SARA
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