AG Dame unfit to address Bar Association meeting this year – Edudzi Tamekloe

The counsel for the accused in the ambulance case, Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe, has stated that the Attorney General (AG) is unworthy to address lawyers at this year’s Ghana Bar Association (GBA) Conference.

He expressed unwavering belief in his client’s innocence, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and criticised the AG’s worthiness to speak at the event.

“Based on his statement, the AG has not demonstrated that he is fit and proper to address the Bar at this year’s Conference,” Mr Tamekloe said on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday.

Calling for the head of Mr Yeboah Dame, he said the GBA PRO, Savior Kudze’s criticism about the AG’s comment after the judgment speaks volumes about allowing him to address lawyers at the conference.

Read also: Godfred Dame’s choice of words after Ambulance case ruling unnecessary – GBA

Mr Tamekloe accused the AG, Godfred Yeboah Dame, of persecuting Dr Casiel Ato Forson, who is the Minority Leader in Parliament.

He recounted that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) initially instructed them to take the police statement home and return with it completed signalling there was no wrongdoing from the onset.

The lawyer highlighted that Dr Ato Forson’s opposition to the government’s Electronic Levy Bill in 2019 made him a target for persecution.

Background

On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal, in a 2:1 decision, acquitted and discharged Dr Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance case.

The ruling overturned a trial court order requiring them to present their defence for allegedly causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in procuring ambulances for the government.

Read also: Read the full Court of Appeal Judgment in the Ambulance Trial (The Republic vs Ato Forson & 2 others)

While Justice Alex Poku Acheampong dissented, Justices Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo and Philip Bright Mensah ruled in favour of the accused.

Following the ruling, AG Godfred Dame issued a statement criticising the decision as perverse and contrary to the substantial evidence presented by the prosecution.

He argued that the decision undermines public accountability and the rule of l

Mr Tamekloe said his confidence in Dr Ato Forson’s ultimate vindication, regardless of any challenges to the ruling by the AG.

“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,” he insisted.