Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper testified in an Economic and Financial Court in Accra, fully authorizing his then Deputy, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to request Letters of Credit for Big Sea General Trading Ltd of Dubai to supply 30 Ambulances.

This testimony came during a case against Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and two others, with Terkper serving as the defense's star witness.

He stated that the authorization was provided in response to a legal opinion from the Attorney General to execute a contract between the Government of Ghana and Big Sea, aiming to avert potential judgment debt due to contract delays and breaches.

The Attorney General's opinion indicated that all governmental approvals were obtained for the contract.

Terkper emphasized that the establishment of the Letters of Credit was distinct from payment, which required approval from the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Sylvester Anemana, and businessman Richard Jakpa are on trial in relation to the importation of the ambulances.