The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, and businessman Richard Jakpa.
The decision came from a panel of three judges in a 2-1 majority ruling.
The panel found that Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe's decision on March 30, 2023, requiring the accused to open their defense, was erroneous.
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Justices Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo and Philip Bright Mensah granted the request for acquittal, while Justice Poku Acheampong, the presiding judge, dismissed their request.
The Court of Appeal's decision means that Dr. Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa are now free.