Proper Authorities Must Be Hired By Government To Probe Depaah For Stealing Of US$1m and €300k From Her House
He stressed that it is a high time the female Minister should be thoroughly investigated by the proper authorities of the country for having billions of dollars and pound sterling in cash in het residence.
Freeman Koryekpor 
An political activist Mr Bola Ray Jnr has slammed the Minister in charge of Sanitation and Water Resources, Mrs Cecilia Abena Dapaah, for announcing of sterling significant sums of money and personal belongings belonging to her and her husband, Mr. Daniel Osei Kuffour.
He stressed that it is a high time the female Minister should be thoroughly investigated by the proper authorities of the country for having billions of dollars and pound sterling in cash in het residence.
The young outspoken activist questioned that "Why would a large amount of money be kept at home when there are several banks? Or maybe, he is trying to escape from electronic levies and bank fees on transactions? Or could it be money laundering? Or has she lost hope in the banks under the rule of His Excellency Nana Akuffo Addo?
According to him, many of these questions beg for answers to unravel the mystery behind her move.
He pointed out that a news story from GhanaWeb shows that, between July and August 2022, Mrs Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Mr Daniel Osei were rubbed by two maids of their house in cash of US$1, 000,000.00, €300,000. 00 and an unspecified Ghanaian cedi and their personal belongings.
He noted that it is surprising what a huge amount of money will do in a person's House, questioning that if it is not obtained hesitantly?
"Also, we should all know that the money in the House may be more than that, but the media only catches the missing.
"Now, today, one dollar ( $ ) is equivalent to GHC11. 42 and one pound Sterling ( € ) equivalent to GHC14. 90, now hide the two cash into the Ghanaian cedi and know the exact amount that is in one person's House before those in her accounts and Momo," he noted.
He stressed that the media should not be silent on this.
Meanwhile Two house helps, 18-year-old Patience Botwe and 30-year-old Sarah Agyei, are currently facing charges before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the theft of significant sums of money and personal belongings belonging to Cecilia Abena Dapaah, and her husband.
According to the media report, the thefts, which amount to millions of Ghana Cedis, reportedly took place at the couple's residence in Abelemkpe, a suburb of Accra, between July and October 2022.
The accused, Patience and Sarah, are facing one count of conspiracy to commit a crime and five counts of stealing, involving amounts of US$1 million, €300,000, and millions of Ghana Cedis.
During the same period, the pair allegedly stole personal effects from Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, including assorted clothes valued at GH¢95,000, handbags, perfumes, and jewelry valued at US$95,000.
Further accusations involve Patience acting alone to steal six pieces of Kente cloth worth GH¢90,000 and six sets of men's suits valued at US$3,000, which belonged to the minister's husband.
The court also charged three additional individuals in connection with the thefts.
Benjamin, a 29-year-old plumber, has been accused of dishonestly receiving GH¢180,000, while Kweku Botwe, a 65-year-old trader, faces charges for dishonestly receiving GH¢50,000. Additionally, Malik Dauda, a 23-year-old unemployed individual, is alleged to have dishonestly received GH¢1 million.
All five accused individuals appeared before an Accra Circuit Court presided over by Judge Susana Ekuful on Thursday, July 20, 2023. However, their pleas have not yet been taken.
Of the accused, Sarah has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million, with two sureties required to deposit their Ghana cards with the court's registrar.
It was clarified that the bail conditions are subject to review by the substantive judge as Judge Susana Ekuful was serving as a relief judge at the time.
In her briefing, Judge Susana Ekuful revealed that Patience, along with her alleged boyfriends and father, has been remanded into lawful custody. However, Sarah was granted bail due to being a breastfeeding mother.
According to the prosecution, Patience, also known as Maabena, previously worked as a house help for the complainants, Daniel Osei Kuffour and his wife, Cecilia Abena Dapaah. Sarah, too, was a former house help for the couple.
The alleged thefts came to light in June of the current year when the complainants reported the incidents to the police after discovering missing cash and personal belongings.
Patience was caught in the act, having opened and entered the couple's room using a duplicate key. She was apprehended by Mr. Kuffour upon his return home, having noticed the room was unlocked and hearing unusual noises from inside.
Further investigations revealed the stolen items and the money in possession of Patience and her associates.
The accused allegedly used the stolen funds to finance various properties and purchases, including renting a 3-bedroom apartment and a store in Tamale, buying vehicles, and funding other personal expenses.
The court has adjourned the case to August 2, 2023, while investigations continue.
