The Attorney General has informed the High Court in Accra of his intention to file a nolle prosequi to discontinue charges against Dr. Sylvester Anemana, a former Chief Director of the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Anemana, who is currently out of the country for medical treatment, is the second accused person in a trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, a former Deputy Minister for Finance, and Richard Dzakpa, a businessman.

The trio is standing trial for allegedly causing financial loss to the State amounting to over €2.37 million in connection with the purchase of ambulances.

Dr. Forson was granted self-recognizance bail of GH¢3 million for allegedly willfully causing financial loss to the State. He is also facing an additional charge of “intentionally misapplying public property” contrary to the Public Property Protection Act, 1977 (SMCD 140).

Dr. Anemana was granted bail of one million Ghana Cedis with three sureties, one of whom must be a public servant not below the rank of a director.

Dzakpa, on the other hand, was granted bail of five million Ghana Cedis with three sureties, one of whom must provide documents of landed property for justification.

The intention to discontinue charges against Dr. Anemana was made known to the Court by Richard Gymbiby, a Principal State Attorney, who was led by Godfred Dame.

This decision came after Dr. Anemana's wife joined the proceedings from India, where her husband was receiving treatment, and informed the Court that he was in the theatre.

“He cannot walk and see currently,” she added.

Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe, a Court of Appeal judge serving as an additional High Court judge, has adjourned the case to allow Dzakpa (A3) to begin his defence.

Thomas Obeng, Counsel for A3, informed the Court that they planned to call one witness, along with the accused person, who would testify orally.

The case is scheduled to resume on March 12, 2024, for further proceedings.