The prosecution argued that Jakpa’s dismissal letter is crucial for establishing his character and understanding the circumstances surrounding his involvement in the ambulance procurement process.
The letter detailed reasons for Jakpa’s termination, including allegations of misconduct and breaches of military protocols.
In presenting the evidence, Deputy AG Alfred Tuah-Yeboah emphasized the relevance of Jakpa’s dismissal to the case, asserting that it highlights a pattern of behavior critical for understanding the broader context of the allegations.
The Deputy AG contended that Jakpa’s dismissal for misconduct casts doubt on his reliability and trustworthiness, which are key elements in assessing the validity of his testimony and actions related to the ambulance procurement.
However, defense attorneys raised objections to the introduction of the dismissal letter, arguing that it was prejudicial and unrelated to the core issues of the trial. They contended that Mr. Jakpa’s past employment records should not influence the court’s assessment of the current charges and that the focus should remain on the evidence directly related to the ambulance case.
The defense requested the court to disregard the letter as inadmissible evidence, citing concerns of bias.
However, after a brief recess, the judge admitted the letter into evidence. She rejected the objections raised by Jakpa’s lawyers, citing her decision was based on Section 60 on personal knowledge and Section 126 on official records.
Jakpa told the court that the document titled ‘Release from Service for Unsatisfactory Conduct’ was unfamiliar to him.
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