This Saturday's edition of Newsfile delves into some of the week’s most discussed issues. 

Host Samson Lardi Anyenini and a panel of analysts will tackle the topic: How free are Ato Forson and Jakpa?

On July 30, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement case. 

This 2:1 ruling overturned a previous order from the trial court, which had required them to open their defense.

Dr Forson and Jakpa were initially charged for allegedly causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in a deal to procure ambulances for the government of Ghana.

The Court of Appeal's ruling set aside the trial court's directive issued by Justice Afia Serwaa Asare Botwe, which had rejected Dr Forson's submission of no case and ordered him to present a defense. 

Jakpa had similarly filed a submission of no case and had called several witnesses in his defense. 

The Appeal Court's decision now upholds Forson's submission. However, Attorney-General Godfred Dame has expressed his dissatisfaction with the verdict and plans to appeal at the Supreme Court.

The show will address how the acquittal affects the freedom of Forson and Jakpa until the Supreme Court reviews the case. 

The show will also cover the recent passage of the Affirmative Action Bill, which was unanimously approved by Parliament on July 30. This bill aims to ensure more women hold key positions in governance and decision-making.

While the passage of the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024 has been celebrated by many, there are critics, including former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, who argues that the bill's lack of provisions for reserving parliamentary seats for women is a missed opportunity. 

The discussion will explore what changes the new gender law will bring.

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