Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) criticizes the handling of an investigation into former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah by both the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Mary Adda, GII’s Executive Director, expressed worry on the Citi Breakfast Show about the case’s direction. She fears it suggests bias and a shield for powerful people.
A key concern is the lack of communication between EOCO and OSP, leading to a standstill. Ms. Adda stressed that this lack of coordination hinders progress.
She suspects there’s undisclosed information or attempts to deflect responsibility. “This suggests something’s hidden,” she said. “Everyone deflects, and the truth suffers. We need action, not a blame game!”
Ms. Adda emphasizes transparency and cooperation within Ghana’s law enforcement. This follows EOCO’s intention to return the case to the OSP.
EOCO boss, COP Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, claims the Attorney General advised against money laundering investigations due to lack of corruption evidence. She says EOCO’s hands are tied.
However, the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Samuel Appiah Darko, reveals EOCO already returned the Dapaah case file.
