Lawyers for the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial have subpoenaed the Ghana Armed Forces to testify and provide documentary evidence at the Financial and Economic Court.

This move aims to challenge the authenticity of a dismissal letter used by the prosecution during cross-examination.

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, while cross-examining Richard Jakpa, suggested that Jakpa was dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces due to persistent misconduct and significant debts to individuals and institutions.

In response, Jakpa denied any knowledge of the alleged dismissal letter presented by the prosecution. He claimed he was not aware of the letter, stating he had never seen it before it was tendered into evidence.

To address these claims, Jakpa’s lawyer is compelling the Ghana Armed Forces to appear in court and testify under oath about the authenticity of the dismissal letter.

Richard Jakpa, a former Ghana Air Force officer, is on trial alongside Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, facing charges of willfully causing financial loss to the state and misapplying state property in the procurement of ambulances.

In a writ dated July 5, 2024, Mr Jakpa requests the court to summon Air Commodore Adu Gyamfi, the Military Secretary of the Ghana Armed Forces, to testify and produce documents related to a May 2004 special report by the Commanding Officer.

This report allegedly suggests that Mr Jakpa had reached his ceiling, as referenced in a September 12, 2007 letter signed by Brigadier General MKG Ahiaglo for the Chief of Army Staff.

Jakpa also seeks confirmation from the Ghana Armed Forces, with documentary evidence, that he owed them $300.

The case is scheduled to be heard on July 16 at midday at the Financial and Economic Court at the High Court complex.