The Ghana Police Service has submitted a case docket on investigations into the Cecilia Dapaah scandal to the Attorney-General for review and advice.
In a press release the police said, “Following a case of stealing reported to the Police by Mr. Daniel Osei-Kuffour and Hon. Cecilia Dapaah, former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, the Police initiated investigations into the case, arrested some suspects, recovered some of the stolen items and arraigned the suspects before court.
“The Police have since forwarded the docket to the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice for review and advice,” the statement added.
Two house helps of the former minister and three others are currently facing charges before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing an amount of $1 million, €300,000, a substantial amount of Ghana cedis and other valuables, including jewellery and expensive perfumes at the former minister’s residence.
According to the prosecution, the culprits stole the items between July and October 2022.
The accused persons are facing one count of conspiracy to commit a crime and five counts of stealing.
The accused allegedly used the stolen funds to finance various purchases, including renting a three-bedroom apartment and a store in Tamale, buying vehicles, and funding other personal expenses.
The reports sparked various reactions from the public, with many calling for a probe into the source of wealth of the former minister.
Less than 48 hours after the issue went viral, she tendered her resignation letter to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
According to her, she does not want the case “to become a preoccupation of government and a hindrance to the work of government at such a crucial time”.
Meanwhile, Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah has been granted bail by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
She was granted bail with surety in the evening of Monday, July 24, after being arrested earlier in the day.
The OSP had conducted searches at both her official residence in Cantonments and her private home in Abelemkpe.