The Accra High Court has postponed the hearing in the case involving former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, to January 11, 2024.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) requested the adjournment during Friday’s proceedings, citing the pending investigative report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding Cecilia Dapaah.
In October of this year, the FBI collaborated with the OSP in investigating Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour. The joint effort aims to scrutinize the legality of wealth amassed by the former minister and her associates in both Ghana and the United States.
The OSP sought the adjournment of the case, titled ‘Special Prosecutor V Cecilia Dapaah & Daniel Osei Kuffour (civil case) FT/0074/2023,’ involving frozen bank accounts and seized cash.
The presiding judge granted the request, emphasizing the significance of the FBI’s involvement but directed the OSP to conclude its review of the motion before the next hearing.
Background:
The OSP charged Cecilia Dapaah for failing to declare her income and property.
The statement of offense, filed at the High Court on October 6, stated that she failed to respond to a notice to declare her property within the stipulated 30 days, as required by the OSP Act.
The OSP argued that this contravened the OSP Act, and Cecilia Dapaah should face punishment.
In response, lawyers for Cecilia Dapaah filed an injunction application against the OSP on October 10, stating that if not restrained, irreparable damage would be inflicted upon the former Minister.