The Minority in parliament is demanding the immediate resignation of the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah over huge sums of money reportedly stolen from her residence.
This comes after two domestic workers of Madam Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on charges of allegedly stealing millions of Ghana Cedis worth of cash and valuables from the minister’s home.
According to a report by ‘The Chronicle’, the thefts, which amount to millions of Ghana Cedis, US$1 million and €300,000 cash, reportedly took place at the couple’s residence in Abelemkpe, a suburb of Accra, between July and October 2022.
Personal effects from Madam Cecilia Dapaah, including clothes valued at GH¢95,000 as well as handbags, perfumes, and jewellery valued at US$95,000 were also stolen.
That’s not all, her husband’s suits valued at US$3,000, were also not spared.
Reacting to the development, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson demanded an urgent and unbiased investigation to determine the source and legality of the over $1 million and various other sums of money and items allegedly stolen.
Taking to his Twitter handle, he said: “Given the magnitude and gravity of this situation, it is essential that an immediate and impartial investigation be carried out to ascertain the source and legitimacy of these funds. I strongly urge the concerned Minister to voluntarily step aside from her duties until the relevant state institutions have conducted a thorough and independent investigation into this matter. The people of Ghana deserve nothing less than a government that serves their interests with honesty and dedication.”
— Cassiel Ato Forson(PhD) (@Cassielforson) July 21, 2023
