The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has vehemently refuted media reportage suggesting that he has reached out to the Attorney General’s office for a plea bargain agreement, in a court case in which he is involved.
Media reports yesterday indicated that Dr Ato Forson has written a letter to the Attorney General calling for plea bargain and avoidance of full trial of the case.
However, the Minority leader has reacted angrily to the reportage, saying “it is without any factual basis [but] an attempt to court public disaffection,” as far as his relentless fight against the Central Bank of Ghana Governor and his deputies were concerned.
The denial was contained in a statement he issued on the subject matter yesterday, to clear his name and maintain his innocence.
“The Hon Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has not applied to the Honorable Court or the Attorney General Department for a plea bargain or out of court settlement”, the statement emphasised.
According to Dr Ato Forson, available records at the court would clearly illustrate that he has legally opened his defense in the trial and has since called some of his witnesses to testify.
He further indicated that he has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the commencement of the case and has, therefore, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
He expressed the strongest believe that the widely circulated media report formed part of greater mischievous attempts to basically divert attention from the #OccupyBOG demonstration which was gaining grounds.
He further hinted that he could not be simply distracted by such calumny, as he remained focused for God and Country.
It would be recalled that the Lawyers for the 3rd Accused person have indicated their readiness, together with their principal, to settle the case.
However, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has clearly indicated that he has no objection to the desire by the 3rd Accused to settle the matter.
It would be recalled that the Minority leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, early this week led a demonstration against the Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison and his deputies, over alleged mismanagement of the Bank.
The NDC posited that the Governor and his deputies have superintended a staggering loss of GH₵60.8 billion by the Bank of Ghana.
This, the minority contended, was equivalent to $6 billion, which is twice the amount sought from the IMF in the country’s recent bailout.
According to the NDC, Governor Addison and his collaborators within the government have not just been clueless, but unresponsive, insensitive and reckless in all their dealings, which have worsened the plights of Ghanaians.
