More than 70 lawyers have gathered at the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra to show solidarity with former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame.
Mr. Dame is at the CID office to respond to questions over a petition filed by businessman and Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa.
The petition relates to the ambulance procurement case heard at the Accra High Court, which involved Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Mr. Jakpa, concerning allegations of causing financial loss to the state.
In his petition, Mr. Jakpa alleged that during the process, Mr. Dame attempted to influence him to testify in a manner that would implicate Dr. Forson.
Adom News’ Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa, who is at the CID office reported that Security at the premises has been visibly tight, with scores of sympathisers from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and members of the legal fraternity thronging the area to offer support.
Speaking to journalists at the scene, one of the lawyers, Kobby Amoah, expressed confidence in the former Attorney General’s integrity and innocence.
“We are here because we believe in Mr. Dame’s character and professional ethics. This is a show of support for a man who has served this country diligently,” he said.
In a related development, Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) is also at the CID office for questioning with regards to an ongoing probe into Akonta mining.
Source: Adomonline
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