The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied claims that misconduct was one of the reasons why former soldier Richard Jakpa was released from the service.
This comes weeks after a widely circulated letter asserted that the third accused, Mr Jakpa, was dismissed from the GAF based on persistent offenses and acts of misconduct.
It came up at an Accra High Court today when the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah, took the stand to testify following Mr Jakpa’s subpoena.
Prior to today’s hearing, the released letter presented and tendered into evidence by the Attorney General, Godfred Dame had cited ‘misconduct’ as a reason why the 3rd accused was released.
During the CDS’ cross-examination, his lawyer quizzed the military top boss on whether misconduct was a basis, to which he responded in the negative.
Lt Gen. Oppong-Peprah also denied ever sighting any court order for the release of Mr. Jakpa’s sack letter to the AG’s office.
Additionally, the CDS was emphatic that he has never received any letter requesting the release of Mr Jakpa’s release letter.
On July 18, Richard Jakpa vehemently denied ever seeing the supposed letter confirming his dismissal from the military since he left the service 17 years ago.
Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah on Thursday, June 27, tendered in evidence Richard Jakpa’s supposed dismissal letter from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
Mr Jakpa’s lawyers argue that these claims aim to discredit his testimony in the trial involving the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
Source: Joynews
