Former Ghanaian Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has been arrested by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over allegations of corruption, unexplained wealth, and financial irregularities. The high-profile case, which has been under investigation for months, took a dramatic turn when Dapaah was apprehended at Kotoka International Airport while attempting to board a flight to the United States.
The controversy surrounding Dapaah began when a major theft was reported at her Accra residence. According to initial police reports, her domestic staff had stolen $1 million, €300,000, and millions of Ghanaian cedis from her home. The revelation led to the arrest of two domestic workers and triggered widespread scrutiny of the former minister’s financial dealings.
As investigations deepened, the OSP conducted searches at her properties and discovered an additional $590,000 and GH₵2.73 million in cash. Dapaah was unable to provide a credible explanation for the source of these funds, raising suspicions of financial misconduct. The discovery intensified public outcry and demands for accountability, prompting authorities to take further action.
Dapaah was intercepted at Kotoka International Airport by OSP officials on suspicion that she was attempting to flee the country to evade further investigation. Her arrest marks a significant escalation in the case and underscores the government’s commitment to tackling corruption among public officials.
The OSP has confirmed that she is being held for further questioning. Legal experts suggest that if found guilty of corruption or financial mismanagement, she could face severe consequences, including asset forfeiture and imprisonment.
Her arrest has reignited debate about corruption in Ghana’s political system. Many citizens and anti-corruption advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of accountability laws, while opposition parties have demanded full transparency in the investigation to ensure that all implicated individuals are brought to justice.
Dapaah’s case highlights the growing efforts of the OSP to crack down on financial misconduct in government. As the investigation unfolds, Ghanaians are watching closely to see whether this high-profile probe will lead to meaningful consequences in one of the country’s most significant corruption scandals in recent years.
