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‘Misconduct’ didn’t appear in military’s release letter to Jakpa – CDS tells court
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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
Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, has held talks with the High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana, H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja.
The meeting, according to the Ambassador, builds on the growing momentum in Ghana–Barbados relations, including the recent participation of Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, in high-level engagements in Ghana.
The two diplomats discussed strengthening cooperation in key areas including aviation and connectivity, tourism, trade and investment, education, culture, migration and security, reparations and multilateral affairs.
Ambassador Baba Sadiq noted that Ghana and Barbados share deep historical and cultural bonds, adding that the focus now is to translate that shared heritage into practical partnerships that connect people, unlock opportunities and strengthen Africa–Caribbean relations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans for the construction of a 270-megawatt solar energy project to power the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and the Gomoa Eco Park.
According to the MP, a delegation from AKA Energy Systems, led by its Chief Executive Officer, met with President John Dramani Mahama earlier yesterday, September 8, to formally inform him that preparations towards the project have commenced.
In a post, A Plus, who led the delegation to the Presidency, disclosed that the project will be a major power source for the manufacturing, industrial and commercial hub.
He stated that the project will be developed in phases, with Phase One expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
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