A private legal practitioner and Head of Political Affairs for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah, has stressed the importance of upholding the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” in the case involving the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah.
Speaking to the media on August 11, 2023, Mr Jantuah stated that despite the allegations and the significant amount of money involved, adding that Cecilia Dapaah’s guilt can only be determined by a court of law.
He pointed out that Dapaah is currently contesting the charges in court and therefore should not be prematurely accused of theft.
Mr Jantuah explained, “At the present moment, Cecilia Dapaah is innocent until proven guilty, especially with the amount of money we are talking about. And remember, there is a case in court where she has taken it to court for the stealing of money that she says is her property.”
He further elaborated that while certain amounts of money in question have been linked to specific sources, others remain unaccounted for.
His comments underscore the importance of allowing the legal process to unfold before passing judgment.
Cecilia Dapaah has been at the center of a controversy in recent weeks after it was revealed that substantial amounts of money had been stolen from her Abelemkpe residence.
The ongoing trial involves seven individuals who are accused of being involved in the theft from Dapaah’s home and that of her husband.
Jantuah’s reminder about the presumption of innocence highlights the need for a fair and thorough legal process to determine the truth of the matter.