Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has cautioned Ghanaians disappointed by the Special Prosecutor’s decision to drop the case against Cecilia Dapaah to brace themselves for further letdowns.
He suggested that the recent development is just the beginning, and more disappointments may follow.
Dr. Apaak responded to the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) decision to abandon the application confirming the freezing of Cecilia Dapaah’s money and bank accounts, as well as dropping a criminal trial for failure to declare assets.
The OSP stated that after seven months of investigation, the matter involves money laundering, and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is tasked with handling it.
Despite public disappointment in the OSP’s handling of the case, Dr. Apaak hinted that Cecilia Dapaah could be cleared and exonerated now that EOCO has taken over.
He referred to President Akufo-Addo’s earlier expression of confidence in her exoneration following her resignation amid allegations of stolen cash from her residence.
Dr. Apaak argued that the president’s statement was part of an orchestrated attempt to clear her name.
“Those disappointed with the way the OSP has handled the Cecilia Dapaah matter should get ready for further disappointment now that the matter has been transferred to EOCO.
“She will be cleared and exonerated, as was hinted in Akufo-Addo’s letter accepting her resignation.”