By The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) vehemently refutes Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame’s assertions that the alleged faulty ambulances procured by the NDC government were empty.
In 2017, Health Minister Kweku Agyemang Manu initiated an investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) into 30 ambulances, which were deemed unfit for purpose despite being paid for by the Mahama government.
Agyemang Manu described the ambulances, which cost an estimated €2.4 million, as “sprinter buses fitted with kitchen panels” and expressed shock at the decision to pay for such vehicles.
He expressed astonishment to journalists, describing his shock at the condition of the vehicles and questioning the decision made by a public officer to authorize payment for such vehicles.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, May 28, the National Chairman of the NDC presented images that contradicted the assertions made by Godfred Dame and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“It is clear from these pictures that the ambulances procured were not empty vans as claimed by the dishonest Godfred Dame and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). I’m always ashamed because this is my brother from the same Wenchi district.”
He further disclosed that a container filled with medical equipment intended for installation in the ambulances was shipped in 2016 and had arrived in the country by the end of that year.
“Additionally, a container loaded with medical equipment to be installed in these ambulances was shipped by Big Sea and arrived in the country by the end of 2016,” he said.
During cross-examination, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance case, stated that the Attorney General had been contacting him at irregular hours to procure testimony against the Minority Leader.
Dr. Ato Forson, a former Deputy Finance Minister and current Minority Leader, has been brought to court by the state for his alleged involvement in the procurement of faulty ambulances for Ghana.
This development has sparked discussions among Ghanaians, with some advocating for the resignation of the Attorney General.
