I’ll appoint fair minded AG to work with JC, legal fraternity – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has stated that he will appoint a fair-minded Minister for Justice who will work with all stakeholders for a truly independent judiciary

This follows the Court of Appeal on Tuesday acquitted and discharged Hon. Ato Forson.

The Court of Appeal has set aside the order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defense by the trial Court in the ongoing ambulance case.

In short, Hon. Ato Forson’s submission of no case has been upheld.

Commenting on the development, the NDC flagbearer stated that the move is good news from the Court of Appeal, acquitting and discharging former deputy finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson in the ambulance case.

According to him, the ruling is a victory for the rule of law and confirms his long-held view that the whole case was political persecution.

“This appeal was made some time ago when they filed a no-case petition before the court and the High Court rejected it so they went to appeal. So it came as quite a pleasant surprise. But it shows that we still have justice in this country, we can work to make the judiciary what we want it to be.

“I pledge to appoint a fair-minded Minister for Justice who will work with the legal fraternity and the Judicial Council (JC) to carry out reforms to ensure we have a truly independent judiciary we can all be proud of”, the former President stated in a tweet.

Source: Today.com.gh