Ghana's Former Sanitation Minister Detained on Suspicion of Corruption

Former Ghanaian Sanitation Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah's abrupt resignation has taken a shocking turn as she faces detention on suspicion of corruption. The court charge sheet alleges an astounding sum of money stolen from her home, sparking outrage and demands for accountability on social media.

According to the BBC, the charge sheet lists a "cash sum" of $1 million, along with 300,000 euros and 350,000 Ghana cedis ($30,000), along with high-value personal items such as handbags valued at $35,000 and jewellery worth $95,000. 

However, the 68-year-old vehemently disputes these figures, but the revelation has rattled Ghana, with many questioning the source of such wealth in a country plagued by corruption scandals.

Ghana's Former Sanitation Minister Detained 

The media frenzy surrounding the alleged theft and its exorbitant amounts fueled public outcry, with numerous calls for Dapaah's resignation. As some members of President Nana Akufo-Addo's government have been embroiled in corruption controversies, citizens demand transparency and accountability from their leaders.

In her resignation letter, Dapaah denied the accuracy of the reported figures and expressed her concern about the impact of such allegations on the government. 

Despite her assertion of innocence, she decided to step down from her role as Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, a position she held for five years.

The presidency accepted Dapaah's resignation without commenting on the corruption allegations, commending her work instead. President Akufo-Addo, who took power in 2017 and was re-elected in 2021, had pledged to tackle corruption in his administration.

As the detention and accusations against Cecilia Abena Dapaah continue to make headlines, Ghanaians await the unfolding of this high-profile case, hoping for a thorough investigation and a just resolution. The incident serves as a critical test for Ghana's commitment to combating corruption and ensuring accountability within its political sphere.

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