The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have been subpoenaed by the legal team representing Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, to provide testimony and documentary evidence at the Financial and Economic Court.

This action is in response to challenges raised about the authenticity of a dismissal letter used by the prosecution during cross-examination.

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, during his questioning of Richard Jakpa, suggested that Jakpa was dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces due to persistent misconduct and significant indebtedness to both individuals and institutions.

However, Jakpa, a former officer of the Ghana Air Force, has refuted these claims, stating in an interview after the court proceedings that he had no prior knowledge of the dismissal letter presented by the prosecution. He asserted that he had never been copied on the letter, which he claimed to be seeing for the first time.

In response, Jakpa's lawyer has compelled the Ghana Armed Forces to appear in court to testify under oath regarding the authenticity of the dismissal letter.

Jakpa, who is on trial alongside Minority Leader of Parliament Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for allegedly causing financial loss to the state and misapplying state property in the procurement of ambulances, is seeking to establish the veracity of the claims made against him.

A writ dated July 5, 2024, submitted by Jakpa, requests the court to mandate the Military Secretary of the Ghana Armed Forces, Air Commodore Adu Gyamfi, to provide testimony and produce documentary evidence related to a May 2004 Special Report by the Commanding Officer.

This report allegedly indicates that Jakpa had reached his professional ceiling, a claim referenced in a letter dated September 12, 2007, and signed by Brigadier General MKG Ahiaglo on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff.

Additionally, Jakpa is asking the Ghana Armed Forces to confirm, with documentary evidence, that he owed the institution $300, a debt mentioned in the dismissal letter.

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