Court orders OSP to return Cecilia Dapaah’s seized funds within 72hrs
In a recent development, the High Court in Accra has issued a directive to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), led by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng, mandating the swift return of seized funds belonging to former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah. The court has set a tight deadline of 72 hours for the OSP to comply with this order and simultaneously instructed the unfreezing of Cecilia Dapaah's bank accounts.
This legal maneuver comes in the aftermath of the OSP's decision on Thursday, January 25, to withdraw its originating motion, originally filed to obtain Confirmation Orders for the seizure and freeze of Cecilia Abena Dapaah's assets. In a surprising turn of events, the OSP also opted to drop the criminal charge it had initially brought against the former Sanitation Minister.
During the court proceedings on January 25, Justice Nana Brew emphasized the urgency of the case and expressed his intention to hear it in open court. However, after a brief discussion and request to approach the bench, the judge, along with the legal team of Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband, agreed to convene in chambers.
Behind closed doors, it was revealed that the OSP had not only withdrawn its motion but had also abandoned the charge sheet against Cecilia Dapaah. Notably, both Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, along with the Special Prosecutor, were present during this unexpected legal development.
The withdrawal of the OSP's motion and the dropping of charges raise questions about the basis for the initial legal action against Cecilia Abena Dapaah. The court's intervention to expedite the return of seized funds underscores the importance of rectifying any potential errors or oversights in the legal process.
The engagement between the judge and the involved parties in chambers suggests a collaborative effort to resolve the matter efficiently. As the 72-hour deadline looms, all eyes are on the OSP to comply with the court order and return the seized funds to Cecilia Abena Dapaah, while also reinstating access to her frozen bank accounts.
This episode highlights the dynamic nature of legal proceedings and emphasizes the need for thorough examination and resolution of legal actions to uphold justice and fairness.
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