Businessman Richard Dzakpa who is standing trial together with former Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has sacked his lawyer.
Mr Jakpa, the 3rd Accused person who is expected to open his defence to charges confirmed to the High Court in Accra he has fired his lawyer.
Thomas Auburn, has been the lawyer for Mr Dzakpa until today and was present in Court.
Moments after the case was called before Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting as additional High Court judge, Thomas Aubynn said his client has informed him that he no longer required his services.
The Court after confirming from the 3rd accused discharged the lawyer from the Case.
EIB Network Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah who is in Court is reporting that, the Court has directed him to mount the Witness box and open his defence.
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Source: Kasapafmonline.com