Richard Jakpa
In a dramatic turn at the Accra High Court, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, revealed private dealings with the Attorney-General and alleged political interference.
Under cross-examination by Director of Public Prosecution Yvonne Atakorah-Obuobisa, Jakpa claimed he contacted the A-G to assert his innocence and seek help in securing his acquittal.
He accused former Finance Minister Seth Terkper and Sherry Ayittey of sabotaging the project, and urged the A-G to make him a prosecution witness to expose them.
Jakpa's revelations, including a promise from the A-G to secure his acquittal, have added a new layer of complexity to the trial, raising questions about the integrity of the judicial process.
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