Ambulance case: We’ll appeal Ato Forson’s acquittal – AG

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has announced his intention to challenge the court’s ruling in the ambulance trial involving Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.

The decision comes after the Minority Leader was acquitted and discharged in the ambulance case by the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, July 30.

The Court of Appeal in a 2:1 decision overturned the trial Court’s directive for Dr Forson to present his defence in the ongoing ambulance trial and upheld his appeal of no case.

In a statement on Tuesday, Godfred Dame expressed the Office’s view that the court’s decision is detrimental to the battle against impunity and the rule of law.

“The Office of the Attorney-General considers the decision of the Court of Appeal grossly unfair to the nation and inimical to the fight against impunity and abuse in public office.”

He stated that the Office would swiftly appeal to nullify the impact of the Court of Appeal’s erroneous ruling.

“The Office will promptly file an appeal in order to erase the effect of this erroneous decision of the Court of Appeal,” he stated.