The Accra High Court, on Thursday, June 27, 2024, admitted a 2007 dismissal letter from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) concerning Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial.

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah presented the dismissal letter as evidence. Despite objections from the defence, the judge allowed the document to be admitted.

The letter detailed reasons for Jakpa’s dismissal, citing allegations of misconduct and breaches of military protocols.

Deputy AG Tuah-Yeboah highlighted the relevance of Jakpa's dismissal, suggesting it indicated a pattern of behaviour critical for understanding the broader context of the allegations in the trial.

He argued that Jakpa's dismissal for misconduct undermines his reliability and trustworthiness, which are key factors in assessing the validity of his testimony and actions related to the procurement case.

The defence strongly objected to the inclusion of the letter. However, after a brief recess, the judge ruled in favour of admitting the letter into evidence, citing section 60 concerning personal knowledge and section 126 on official records.

In post-hearing interviews, Jakpa claimed he was unfamiliar with the attachment titled “Release from service for unsatisfactory conduct.”

A supposed copy of the dismissal letter has since been circulated on social media and shared by the Law Platform.