Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minority Leader, is requesting "thorough" and "independent" investigations into the theft of $1 million, €300,000, and millions of Cedis that remain hidden from the home of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, by two house helpers. The money was taken from the residence of the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources.
Patience Botwe and Sarah Agyei, who were both working as househelps at the time of the crime, are currently on trial for their roles in the incident. The issue was brought to light on Thursday, July 20, when the matter was heard at an Accra Circuit Court.
The members of the Minority have joined the debate and are demanding that the Minister recuse themselves from the ongoing probes.
"We cannot overlook such a serious development that has the potential to undermine the very principles of probity, accountability, and transparency in our governance," the Minority Leader stated in an email on Friday, July 21.
"Given the scope and seriousness of this matter, it is absolutely necessary for there to be an investigation launched right once that is conducted in an objective manner in order to determine the origin of these monies and whether or not they are legal.
Haruna warns that deceptive manoeuvring on the E-levy needs to be stopped.
"I am writing to strongly urge the concerned Minister to voluntarily step aside from her duties until the relevant state institutions have conducted a thorough and independent investigation into this matter."
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam is adamant that the citizens of Ghana "deserve nothing less than a government that serves their interests with honesty and dedication."
Already, former President John Mahama has issued a challenge to current President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, urging him to not let this situation go unchecked.
In a tweet, he posed the question, "Will Nana Akufo-Addo ever set a good example for public office holders in his administration?" He was referring to the current president of Ghana.
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