Paul Adom-Otchere, the host of Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana show, recently recounted a meeting he had with Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former sanitation minister, and her husband at their residence in Accra. This meeting took place amidst controversy surrounding missing funds from her home.
According to Paul, he was specially invited by the former minister to her house, and they met during the day before his appearance on the July 27 edition of his show. During the meeting, one of the main topics discussed was the reports that the Office of the Special Prosecutor had conducted a five-hour search at her residence earlier that week, allegedly leading to the discovery of a fresh stash of money.
Paul asked Mrs. Dapaah about the search and whether this was the entirety of her house, to which she responded, questioning the existence of any five-hour search.
He continued to describe the meeting, mentioning that the house was built in 1976, and the Dapaahs had been living there since then. He also made a remark about the OSP, accusing them of arresting the former minister and showcasing photos and videos of her residence during the search – an allegation that the OSP denied.
During the encounter, Paul mentioned that despite facing challenges, Cecilia Dapaah was in high spirits. He shared a touching moment where the 84-year-old husband blessed him genuinely, and despite being offered food, he politely declined, appreciating her positive demeanor even in troubled times.
The encounter shed some light on the situation, but the controversy surrounding the missing funds from the former minister’s home continues to be a matter of public interest.