The presiding judge hearing the matter of the 2.37 Euros financial loss to the state involving the purchase of defective ambulances has given a stern warning to parties in the case regarding public commentary.
Speaking to the prosecution and lawyers of the accused persons, Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe indicated that she was disturbed about the public commentary on the case.
She noted that comments that cast a slur on the integrity of the judiciary would not be tolerated.
Reacting to allegations by third accused Richard Jakpa impugning the Attorney General of coercing him to make a case against the Minority Leader, Sammy Gyamfi noted that the AG was capable of approaching anyone to make his case.
The Attorney General in response also indicated that accused persons had approached his office to seek a plea bargain.
“Let us all get it that this is not a jury trial and as far as prejudicing this case, it not like. But I’m very disturbed by the public commentary. There is this line that we all have to tow.
She drew the attention of former Attorney General Marietta Brew to talk to the NDC members.
“Hon. Marietta talk to your team. If anyone makes any comment trying to prejudice or scandalize this court, it will not be tolerated.
“Please be careful, all of you. We live in a country where even those of us who are educated may actually not understand the workings of the court. Not to talk of those who have watched American movies and want to bring it down to Ghana. We have our own laws,” the judge added.
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