The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, has announced plans to appeal the recent court decision that acquitted two lead suspects in the controversial ambulance case. Yeboah confirmed the appeal during an interview on Joy News’ PM Express, stating that the appeal is currently in progress and will be filed soon.
“We are still reviewing the judgement, but once filed, the media will be promptly informed,” Yeboah said. He criticized the court’s decision, pointing out “fundamental flaws” that he believes led to a “grave miscarriage of justice.” The appeal will focus on legal errors that the appellate court allegedly made, with the aim of urging the Supreme Court to overturn the decision.
In a 2:1 decision, the Court of Appeal acquitted Majority Leader Dr. Casiel Ato Forson and businessman Richard Jakpa, overturning a trial court order that required them to defend against charges of causing a €2.37 million financial loss to the state in an ambulance procurement deal. Attorney General Godfred Dame condemned the ruling as “perverse” and contrary to the substantial evidence presented by the prosecution, arguing that it undermines public accountability and the rule of law.
However, Dr. Forson’s lawyer, Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe, expressed unwavering belief in his client’s innocence and confidence in his ultimate vindication. Tamekloe stated, “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 be vindicated.”
