The third accused in the ongoing Ambulance trial, Richard Jakpa, revealed in court that he initiated a conflict with Attorney General (AG) Godfred Yeboah Dame after the court instructed him to begin his defense.

Jakpa stated that he had been assured by the Attorney General that he would be acquitted in exchange for assisting in the prosecution of Dr. Ato Forson.

However, he felt betrayed when the court ruled that he must present his defense.

During cross-examination, Jakpa disclosed that he had a contentious meeting with Godfred Dame at the residence of his cousin, Justice Yonny Kulendi, following this ruling.

He recounted heated exchanges where strong words were exchanged.

Jakpa explained that it was during these interactions that he declared a personal conflict against Attorney General Godfred Dame, viewing him as unjustly attempting to deprive him of his freedom as an innocent citizen.

According to Jakpa, he accused Godfred Dame of damaging his business, international networks, and causing him considerable distress.

“I told him (Godfred Dame) that he is using his law, skills and knowledge to take my liberty away from me unjustly and I am going to use my underworld skills to pay him back,” Richard Jakpa said under cross-examination.

Regarding the recording of the Attorney General, which was mentioned in court, Jakpa clarified that he would not have recorded him if their interactions had been limited to the meeting at Justice Kulendi's house.