‘Misconduct’ didn’t appear in military’s release letter to Jakpa – CDS tells court

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied claims that former soldier Richard Jakpa was dismissed due to misconduct.

This came up in an Accra High Court where the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah, testified.


The Attorney General had previously presented a letter citing misconduct as the reason for Jakpa's dismissal.

However, Lt Gen. Oppong-Peprah stated that misconduct was not a factor and denied receiving any court order or letter regarding Jakpa’s dismissal.

Jakpa himself denied seeing the dismissal letter since leaving the service 17 years ago.