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‘Misconduct’ didn’t appear in military’s release letter to Jakpa – CDS tells court
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:Myjoyonline.com
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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