Friday, 09 May

Treason case: I introduced Esther to Dr Mac-Palm on health grounds – Accused

Crime
The late Dr Mac-Palm

Bright Alan Yeboah, also known as Odeneho, the transport manager accused of treason, claimed during cross-examination in the High Court that he introduced Warrant Officer Class Two (WOII), Esther Saan, to the late Dr Frederick Mac-Palm for health reasons.

 

Yeboah stated that he became aware of Esther's health issues, particularly fertility problems, and offered to introduce her to a doctor friend who could assist her. He clarified that the discussion between Esther and Dr. Mac-Palm solely revolved around her health concerns.

When asked if he and Esther met Staff Sergeant Sule Kwadwo Awarf, the prosecution's key witness, Yeboah confirmed the meeting but clarified that Dr. Mac-Palm was not present. The meeting took place at the Next Door Beach Resort in Teshie.

Regarding the discussion during the meeting, Yeboah, also known as Debrah, explained that he spoke to both soldiers about Take Action Ghana (TAG) and the importance of their support in terms of security. He informed them about TAG's mission to create public awareness regarding the necessary changes in Ghana due to the hardships faced by its citizens.

Yeboah denied any involvement in planning to overthrow the government. He emphasized that it was Dr. Sam who made statements on the platform regarding mobilizing masses for a civil uprising and shutting down the current government, which contradicted TAG's mission. As a result, he was removed from their WhatsApp platform.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mrs. Yvonne Attakorah Obuobisa, challenged Yeboah's assertion, stating that the WhatsApp conversation being used as evidence showed no disapproval of Dr. Sam's statements. The DPP highlighted that Dr. Sam had actually cautioned TAG members against using words like "revolution."

Yeboah recounted how he met WOII Esther Saan in 2017 when he acted as a guarantor for a gentleman he met through work. Esther served as the guarantor, and he discovered that she resided at the Teshie Military Camp, which was also his mother's hometown. Subsequently, he made visits to learn his mother's native language.

During the questioning, Mr. Kormivi Dzotsi, defense counsel for Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo, asked if Yeboah had indicated in his evidence-in-chief that he did not know his client. Yeboah confirmed this, stating that he only knew ACP Agordzo through the media. He also clarified that ACP Agordzo was not a member of TAG on its executive WhatsApp platform.

 

Source: GNA