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The Attorney-General’s Department has forwarded a petition by the General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC) to the police for investigations to be conducted into a case of missing vehicle.
In the petition filed by Janet Asana Nabla on Monday, August 28, the 2020 Presidential Candidate of the PNC, David Apasera, is accused of forging documents to claim ownership of a vehicle said to belong to the party.
Initial investigations
Initial investigations had proven that the vehicle was registered in the name of one Agyei-Gyamfi Kwame.
But later it was confirmed that documents supported claims by Mr Apasera, who is said to have been handed the vehicle by former flagbearer Dr Edward Nasigre Mahama per party regulations.
This provoked the party’s petition not only to the Attorney-General but also to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
A-G’s response to matter
The A-G responded, indicating the matter is being taken very seriously.
“It is essential to note, however, that we cannot intervene directly in individual cases or conduct our own investigations,” the letter signed by the Principal State Attorney said.
“Arrests and investigations fall under the purview of law enforcement bodies, in this instance, the police.
“They have authority and resources to investigate exhaustively any individual who is suspected to have committed an offence.
“Therefore, we will forward your concern to the police and direct them to investigate the matter,” the letter to Madam Janet Asana Nabla noted.
The A-G added that once investigations are initiated, all witnesses including the petitioner will be invited to provide information and assistance.
“This will aid in ensuring an exhaustive investigation and an equitable resolution of the matter.
“We are confident that by taking this step, your concerns will be appropriately addressed and once the investigations are complete, our office will thoroughly review the docket and take the necessary action based on the available evidence.”
There has been internal wrangling within the PNC with several executives of the party suspended.
Mr Apasera was confronted at Cantonments over the vehicle, which he was expected to hand over to the party after the 2020 elections.
The vehicle was later impounded by the Nima Divisional Command of the Ghana Police Service.
Credit: 3news.com|MG Digital
