Former President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed that the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Deputy Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in the high-profile ambulance procurement case has confirmed the long-held suspicion.

According to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, this decision has been hailed as a victory for justice and has further confirmed suspicions that the case was politically motivated.

He explained that the appeal, filed after a no-case petition was rejected by the High Court, was upheld by the Court of Appeal, much to the pleasant surprise of many. 

‘’This ruling is seen as a testament to the resilience of the judicial system in Ghana, affirming that justice can still prevail in the country”, Mr Mahama said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Commenting on the ruling, Mr Mahama stated, “This is a victory for the rule of law and confirms my long-held view that the whole case was political persecution.

It shows that we still have justice in this country, and we can work to make the Judiciary what we want it to be.”

He further pledged to appoint a fair-minded Minister for Justice who will collaborate with the legal fraternity and the Judicial Council to implement reforms aimed at ensuring a truly independent judiciary. 

“We need a judicial system that we can all be proud of, and I am committed to making that a reality,” he added.