The Accra Circuit Court has taken decisive steps to address the alleged theft of monies and items amounting to millions of Ghana Cedis from the residence of the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour. The court proceedings have resulted in the remand of five of the accused persons, while two lactating mothers have been granted bail under specific conditions.
The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Justice Kwame Agyei, has remanded five individuals in connection with the theft case that rocked the nation. The suspects, whose names have been withheld due to legal restrictions, were arraigned before the court for their alleged involvement in the theft of significant sums of money and personal belongings from the residence of Cecilia Dapaah and Daniel Osei Kuffour. The court deemed it necessary to remand these individuals in custody, pending further investigations and legal proceedings.
the Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to two lactating mothers who were among the accused individuals. Each mother has been required to provide a bail amount of GH¢1 million, backed by three sureties who will need to be justified before the court. This move by the court aims to balance the legal proceedings with the humanitarian considerations related to the care of infants and the importance of the accused mothers’ presence in their children’s lives.
Patience Botwe, the first accused (A1), has her current and former boyfriends, as well as her father, also summoned before the Accra Circuit Court. This indicates the complexity and breadth of the investigation, as it seeks to uncover the full extent of the alleged theft and the involvement of various parties.
The scandal involving Cecilia Dapaah, who served as the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, prompted significant public attention and outcry. Following allegations of illegally acquiring and storing funds, coupled with the theft case, public pressure mounted for her resignation from the government. Ultimately, Cecilia Dapaah stepped down from her ministerial position amidst growing demands for accountability and transparency.
As the legal proceedings continue, the Accra Circuit Court is expected to rigorously examine the evidence and testimonies presented to determine the fate of the accused individuals and shed light on the alleged theft that has captivated the nation’s attention.
