Ambulance case: Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe deliberately frustrating our leader – Minority cries out [Video]

The Minority in Parliament has said they will boycott parliamentary proceedings whenever their leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is required to attend court sessions for the ongoing ambulance trial.

This decision is in response to the refusal of the presiding High Court judge, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, to grant a request from Dr. Ato Forson’s lawyers for a leave of absence to attend important parliamentary business on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, when the House resumes its third meeting of the fourth session.

In a press statement issued by the NDC MPs and signed by Chief Whip Governs Agbodza, they expressed their discontent with the judge’s refusal of an earlier request by Parliament for Dr. Ato Forson to participate in a crucial Parliamentary Service Board meeting, among other legislative activities.

The statement emphasized that, the Minority leader is expected to deliver a resumption address, engage with the press, and perform other …