Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial, has vehemently denied allegations that he was discharged from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) due to fraudulent activities.
In an interview after the court hearing, Jakpa clarified that the claims presented in court are baseless and unsubstantiated.
He emphasized that the military never confronted him about the letter, which dates back 17 years, and he only saw it for the first time in court.
Jakpa accused the Attorney General (AG) and the government of spreading falsehoods and misrepresenting evidence through their surrogate media outlets.
He explained that his release from the military was due to a clause in the Armed Forces Administration Volume, which states that he was released due to a lack of application or interest, and not due to misconduct.
The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, presented Jakpa’s dismissal letter from the GAF as evidence in the trial, despite objections from the defense.
The judge admitted the document into evidence, and the prosecution argued that it was crucial for establishing Jakpa’s character and involvement in the ambulance procurement process.
However, Jakpa maintains that the allegations in the letter are unfounded and unsubstantiated.
Jakpa expressed his disappointment in the government’s approach, stating that they are using the media to peddle falsehoods and twist the court proceedings.
He emphasized that he was never confronted by the military about the allegations in the letter and that his release was not due to misconduct.
Jakpa’s legal team has vowed to challenge the admission of the dismissal letter as evidence, arguing that it is irrelevant to the case and is being used to unfairly prejudice their client.
The trial continues, with Jakpa maintaining his innocence and vowing to clear his name.
