Alfred Tuah Yeboah – Adomonline.com http://34.58.148.58 Your comprehensive news portal Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:09:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 http://34.58.148.58/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Adomonline140-32x32.png Alfred Tuah Yeboah – Adomonline.com http://34.58.148.58 32 32 UniBank case: I’ll be disappointed in Attorney General if… – Tuah Yeboah [Audio] http://34.58.148.58/unibank-case-ill-be-disappointed-in-attorney-general-if-tuah-yeboah-audio/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:09:13 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2560825 Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah Yeboah has expressed disappointment over the decision to discontinue the prosecution of individuals linked to the collapse of UniBank, describing the move as unjustified and premature.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Yeboah insisted that the case was progressing steadily with a strong commitment to recovering lost funds. He said he would be surprised if the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, claimed the prosecution was unduly delayed.

The Attorney-General recently entered a nolle prosequi—a legal move to end the case—citing national interest and a supposed legal benchmark met by the accused persons. He further stated at a press conference that the case lacked strength and had minimal prospects of securing a conviction.

But Mr. Yeboah rejected that reasoning, arguing that the prosecution had made significant progress and deserved to be pursued to the end.

“Respectfully, I disagree with the learned AG. This case happened in 2020, so it is not even up to six years. We called the receiver; in fact, he was our star witness,” he said.

He explained that the receiver, appointed by the Bank of Ghana, examined UniBank’s books and provided the figures that formed the basis for the charges. According to him, the case had already gone through extensive legal scrutiny, including pre-trial motions and proceedings at the Court of Appeal.

“This is a case where we took a serious test; we filed our charges and lined up our witnesses to prosecute it. It went to the Court of Appeal; it came back, and we reached various objections.”

Mr. Tuah Yeboah also rejected suggestions that the charges were weak.

“I heard the A-G say that he has examined the file and realised that the charges are weak and the possibility of conviction was very minimal. I beg to differ,” he stressed.

He added that prosecuting financial crimes was often slow and complex, given that accused persons typically have the resources to mount strong legal defences.

“If he is being candid with Ghanaians, he knows that prosecuting such cases is always difficult. They have the means to hire the best lawyers and defend themselves thoroughly. Why expect a rushed outcome?”

The case against Dr. Kwabena Duffour and others stemmed from allegations of financial misconduct during the Bank of Ghana’s financial sector clean-up. Authorities estimated that more than GH¢5.7 billion was unaccounted for in the UniBank saga.

Meanwhile, the decision has drawn sharp criticism, with the Minority in Parliament threatening legal action should the Attorney-General fail to reverse his position.

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]]> Chief Justice must be notified for comments before removal process begins – Fmr. Deputy AG http://34.58.148.58/chief-justice-must-be-notified-for-comments-before-removal-process-begins-fmr-deputy-ag/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:05:05 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2519581 Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has stressed that Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo must be notified and allowed to respond to petitions against her before any determination is made under Article 146(3) of the 1992 Constitution.

His remarks follow a lawsuit filed by former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame on behalf of Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, challenging the procedural legality of President John Mahama’s actions regarding the potential removal of the Chief Justice.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Thursday, March 27, Tuah-Yeboah explained that while the President is required to consult the Council of State when assessing a prima facie case, the Chief Justice must first be given an opportunity to respond.

“The argument is that before the prima facie case is determined, the subject of that determination—that is, the Chief Justice—must be notified, and her responses must be elicited before the Council of State can make a determination,” he said.

He acknowledged that forwarding petitions to the Council of State aligns with Supreme Court precedent but questioned whether the President and the Council of State could proceed without first notifying the Chief Justice.

“You may receive letters and choose not to respond, but when it comes to petitions, with all due respect, the Constitution provides a clear procedure. The President acts upon the petition, but before making a determination, the Chief Justice must be given the opportunity to respond. That is the crux of the lawsuit filed by the Honorable Member of Parliament,” he added.

On Tuesday, the presidency announced that President Mahama was consulting the Council of State following three petitions submitted to his office seeking the removal of the Chief Justice.

However, Assafuah, invoking the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Article 2(1)(b) of the Constitution, is seeking multiple declarations on the proper interpretation of constitutional provisions governing the removal of a Chief Justice.

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]]> Midday News with Maame Esi Nyamekye Thompson | Thursday, March 27, 2025 nonadult Ahmed Suale Murder: Evidence was insufficient for prosecution – Tuah Yeboah http://34.58.148.58/ahmed-suale-murder-evidence-was-insufficient-for-prosecution-tuah-yeboah/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:37:57 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2516956

Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah Yeboah has shed light on the challenges encountered during the early stages of the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.

In an interview on Channel One TV, Tuah Yeboah revealed that during his tenure, the Attorney General’s office found the available evidence insufficient to pursue charges against any suspects linked to the case.

“During our time, the police conducted investigations and submitted the docket to the AG’s office for review. After examining the docket, we realized there wasn’t enough evidence to warrant the prosecution of anyone, and we advised the police to continue with their investigation,” he explained.

Tuah Yeboah expressed cautious optimism about recent progress in the case, particularly the arraignment and remand of suspect Daniel Owusu Koranteng.

“I am happy that today they have been able to get someone who has been arraigned before a court and remanded to prison custody,” he stated.

However, he raised concerns about the strength of the evidence against the suspect, questioning, “But the question is, do they have enough evidence?”

]]> ORAL is toothless, I won’t respond to their call – Former Deputy AG http://34.58.148.58/oral-is-toothless-i-wont-respond-to-their-call-former-deputy-ag/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:40:19 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2503151 The former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has described President John Mahama’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative as a toothless agenda, stating that he would not respond to their call if invited.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Tuesday, he remarked, “I see ORAL as a toothless institution without the power to investigate or engage in many activities,” when asked by Sweety Aboagye if the initiative could help combat the issue of corruption in the country.

“Martin Kpebu (ORAL Committee member), who just spoke, is a private legal practitioner. He doesn’t have the power to investigate, nor does he have the authority to mount prosecutions. So, if Martin Kpebu were to invite me, I wouldn’t attend, even if I were corrupt. And even if I were corrupt, and the Police or EOCO invited me, I would dare not,” Mr. Tuah-Yeboah added, following Martin Kpebu’s submissions on the show.

The former Deputy Attorney General further noted, “In my view, they (ORAL Committee) cannot help in any way with the fight against corruption. We have state institutions for that purpose. If we have resources, they should be channelled to these state institutions so they can do their job.”

The ORAL Committee, led by Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, submitted over 2,000 cases of corruption and related issues to the president on Monday.

According to Mr. Ablakwa, the cases were received from the public and mostly involved suspected corruption by officials of the previous government.

After receiving the reports, President Mahama handed them over to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to review and take legal action.

The committee revealed that the state could potentially recover over $21 billion from stolen state assets, the majority of which are lands and bungalows.

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]]> Former Deputy AG proposes dedicated investigators for AG office http://34.58.148.58/former-deputy-ag-proposes-dedicated-investigators-for-ag-office/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:17:36 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2492851
Former Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has proposed that the Office of the Attorney General (AG) establish its own team of investigators to enhance the handling of legal investigations.

This suggestion follows a letter sent by Mr. Tuah-Yeboah to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. George Akufo Dampare, requesting investigations into deaths reported during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.

Highlighting the importance of strong evidence in legal proceedings, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah stated, “If we go to court, we deal with hard evidence, and no prosecutor wants to go to court with weak or insufficient evidence.”

He explained that when the AG’s office identifies gaps in documents, these are typically referred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigation.

However, he noted a critical limitation in the current system: “The Office of the Attorney General doesn’t have its own investigators. The AG’s office relies on the police services and other institutions to conduct investigations.”

To address this, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah proposed establishing an investigative unit under the AG’s office, modeled after organizations like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) or the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

He emphasized that such a unit, directly managed by the AG, would provide better control and efficiency in handling investigations.

Clarifying the current structure, he said, “The police service is under the Ministry of the Interior; they are not under the AG’s office. It’s only the CID who can get in touch with them, directing them on what to do, but technically speaking, they are not under the AG.”

Despite Mr. Tuah-Yeboah’s arguments, Mr. Peter Lanchene Toobu, Member of Parliament for Wa West, disagreed with the proposal.

Mr. Toobu contended that delays in investigations are due to challenges with the CID’s competence and capacity, not the separation of powers. “It is a question of the competence and capacity of the CID, whether it is due to nepotism in recruitment, a lack of equipment, or the failure to properly equip the entire department to perform effectively,” he explained.

He also expressed concerns about the police’s involvement in prosecution, stating, “I don’t like the idea of the police prosecuting. Let the prosecution, as outlined in the constitution, remain the responsibility of the Attorney General.”

According to Mr. Toobu, addressing the CID’s challenges, including recruitment practices and resource allocation, would be a more effective solution than creating a new investigative team under the AG’s office.

While Mr. Tuah-Yeboah advocates for an independent investigative team within the AG’s office to improve efficiency and control, Mr. Toobu maintains that strengthening the CID’s capacity is the best path forward.

Both perspectives aim to enhance Ghana’s investigative and prosecutorial systems, albeit through differing approaches.

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]]> Remand of Democracy Hub protesters: Justice is being delivered – Deputy AG http://34.58.148.58/remand-of-democracy-hub-protesters-justice-is-being-delivered-deputy-ag/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:32:37 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2454603 Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah has assured the public that justice is being properly administered in the case of the arrested and remanded Democracy Hub protesters.

Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Saturday, September 28, Mr Tuah Yeboah emphasized that the legal process is being followed correctly, as the protesters were given a fair hearing in court.

He clarified that, issues would have arisen if the protesters had been remanded without appearing before a judge, underscoring the importance of due process in such matters.

Mr Tuah Yeboah also highlighted that the bail conditions and charges in this case are consistent with similar instances, stressing that the legal proceedings are being handled justly and within the framework of the law.

“So far as we’re concerned, justice is being delivered simply because it’s being done in accordance with the law. If for example, after the arrests of the accused persons, they were not taken to any court, and the court has just remanded them without a hearing, we will be the first to come out and say there was no justice, because it was not done in accordance with law or due process.”

“When it comes to granting of bail, it matters not, and I repeat it matters not, the offences that you are facing. The actual fact is that the court will decide whether to grant you bail, looking at various circumstances. It can be a misdemeanour charge, but the court will decide to look at it whether you are entitled to bail or you are not entitled to bail.”

“People have been remanded for similar offences and no issues were raised. So, if someone is of the opinion that they may have been charged with a misdemeanour and so automatically they are entitled to bail, then you may not be having the right law,” he insisted.

Between September 21 and 23, a peaceful protest escalated into violence as demonstrators clashed with police.

The Ghana Police Service accused the protesters of blocking roads, dismantling barriers, obstructing traffic, and setting fire to some property at the 37 Roundabout in Accra.

As a result, 53 protesters have been remanded, with 9 in prison and the others in police custody.

The prosecution has denied allegations of mistreatment, insisting that the accused are receiving proper care. During a bail hearing, defence lawyers argued for their clients’ release, citing harsh conditions in custody.

In response, prosecutors claimed the accused were provided with sufficient food, including meals from the popular local restaurant, Papaye, which sparked outrage from the defence.

They opposed the bail request, expressing concerns about the protesters’ unknown addresses.

The judge ultimately denied the bail applications, ordering the protesters to remain in custody until October 8. After the court proceedings, the remanded protesters voiced their dissatisfaction by singing patriotic songs.

This development follows the remand of Oliver Barker-Vormawor and 12 other members of the Democracy Hub, who have been held in police custody for two weeks and are also awaiting a court appearance on October 8.

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]]> Every lawyer has a right to criticise a court’s judgement – Deputy AG http://34.58.148.58/every-lawyer-has-a-right-to-criticise-a-courts-judgement-deputy-ag/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:18:47 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2427989 Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has explained that Attorney General, Godfred Dame’s statement following the ruling of the Court of Appeal on the ambulance procurement case expressed their disagreement with the judgment, which is within the rights of any lawyer.

On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the third accused, in the ambulance case. This 2:1 decision overturned a previous trial court order that required Dr Ato Forson and Jakpa to open their defense.

In a statement issued by the Attorney General shortly after the ruling, Godfred Dame indicated that his office “considers the decision of the Court of Appeal to be perverse in the quest for public accountability and the rule of law. The decision clearly is heavily against the weight of the cogent evidence led by the prosecution in substantiation of all the charges against the accused persons at the trial.”

Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, Mr Tuah-Yeboah said, “Any lawyer, for that matter, every litigant, has the right to criticize a judgment, but not the judge. So, this statement is in relation to the judgment so delivered “.

He said that a lawyer can criticize a judgment, calling it unreasonable, illogical, or perverse, but not criticize the court itself.

The Deputy Attorney General stated that the appeal they intend to seek aims to test whether the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal can withstand legal scrutiny.

“And so, in going to the Supreme Court, we are going to argue legally why we think the judgment cannot be supported having regard to the evidence on record, and if the Supreme Court agrees to that, it would mean that the judgment would be set aside for us to come back to the trial court for the matter to continue.”

Some lawyers have argued that an appeal at the Supreme Court is not likely to be successful.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in particular has told the AG that would be disgraced at the Supreme Court it he goes ahead with his appeal.

]]> Ambulance case: AG backs Ato Forson’s request for live telecast of hearing http://34.58.148.58/ambulance-case-ag-backs-ato-forsons-request-for-live-telecast-of-hearing/ Thu, 30 May 2024 18:59:45 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2402532 The Office of the Attorney General appears unfazed by the request for a live telecast of the controversial ambulance case.

This comes after the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who is being tried, made this request to the Chief Justice.

Dr. Ato Forson’s request was detailed in a letter from his lawyers to the Chief Justice on Thursday, May 30.

The NDC legislator explained in a social media post that recent allegations of misconduct against the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame prompted this move.

Speaking on Joy FM‘s Top Story, Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, indicated his office will not protest any such development.

He told Kojo Brace that his office believes in accountability and therefore “If the Chief Justice in her wisdom decides that this matter should be live, we have no objection to same.”

“In fact, the AG has indicated at different fora that when it comes to public interest matters or matters where the public has kind of interest, it will be in the interest of justice that such proceedings are broadcast live on television and radio,” he said on Thursday,

Last week, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the case claimed that the Attorney-General had encouraged him to provide false testimony against Dr Ato Forson in the trial.

In support of Jakpa’s allegations, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) released a 16-minute phone recording purportedly capturing a conversation between Dame and Jakpa.

The recording allegedly reveals Mr Dame coaching Jakpa on what statements to make in court to incriminate Dr Ato Forson.

At a press conference on May 28, NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia asserted that the tape exposed a coaching session aimed at manipulating Mr Jakpa’s testimony.

In light of these developments, Dr Ato Forson argues that broadcasting the trial live would ensure transparency and uphold the principles of open justice, allowing citizens to form informed opinions and hold participants accountable.

“In the wake of the recent exposé concerning the alleged misconduct of the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, I have instructed my lawyers to petition the Chief Justice for the live broadcast of all subsequent proceedings in the Ambulance trial. This request is motivated by a deep commitment to transparency and open justice, principles that are fundamental to a fair and impartial legal system.”

“The allegations against the Attorney-General are deeply concerning. If true, they represent a serious breach of public trust and a threat to the integrity of our judicial system. It is imperative that these allegations be thoroughly investigated and that the public be given the opportunity to witness the proceedings firsthand,” he posted on social media.

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]]> AG explains new law that prevents payment of compound interest on judgement debt http://34.58.148.58/ag-explains-new-law-that-prevents-payment-of-compound-interest-on-judgement-debt/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:45:02 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2374140 A law to prohibit the payment of compound interest by the state in transactions entered into on her behalf by public officers has been passed by Parliament and assented to by President Akufo-Addo.

The law, the Contract (Amendment) Act 2023 (Act 1114) sponsored by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame was passed in Parliament in 2023 and presented to President Akufo-Addo on March 5, 2024, for assent.

According to the Attorney-General, the law seeks to curb the tendency on the part of public officers to enter into contracts with high rates of interest especially compound interest which has resulted in huge financial losses to the state.

This, Mr Dame said, was motivated by observations made in various actions in which he defended the state in numerous judgement debt cases involving substantial amounts.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on March 27, the Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, explained the new law.

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]]> Constantly calling politicians corrupt will deter genuine people from… – Deputy A-G http://34.58.148.58/constantly-calling-politicians-corrupt-will-deter-genuine-people-from-deputy-a-g/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:16:20 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2349538 Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has raised concerns about politicians being tagged as a symbol of corruption.

According to him, each time corruption and its related practices are mentioned, individuals often reference politicians.

He believes that this reference will deter honest individuals from venturing into politics since they do not want to be tagged with such a description. This, he said, leaves room for “criminals” to assume positions.

Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on Tuesday, January 30, he said “If care is not taken, it will come to a point where decent-minded Ghanaians will shy away from holding political office. And when they shy away from holding political office, we create the space for the “criminal” to occupy that space and rule us.

“That is the reason I am very happy if people who are caught in corrupt activities are reported so that we can just isolate those engaged in those activities and deal with them.” 

Mr Tuah-Yeboah explained that although those in political offices are not saints, the constant reference to them as symbols of corruption is heart-breaking.

“I feel bad when I hear that all of us [politicians] are painted with the same brush. Those in the Executive, Judiciary, and Legislature, are human beings. We are not saints but the moment corruption is raised especially about the Executive, then it’s like every politician is corrupt,” he said.

He emphasised that before entering into politics, he lived better than he is now. Therefore, the perception that politicians are corrupt is wrong.

“To tell you honestly, when I was in private practice, I was living better than being in the public office now. I always say that this is a national assignment and a national responsibility that we are supposed to perform. For that matter, despite the perception, it is my sacred duty as a Ghanaian to also help (with) what I am supposed to give to society,” he added.

Ghana scored 43 out of 100 for the fourth year running in the recent Corruption Perceptions Index report released by Transparency International.

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]]> ‘Galamsey’ report: We go to court with evidence not conjectures – Deputy AG http://34.58.148.58/galamsey-report-we-go-to-court-with-evidence-not-conjectures-deputy-ag/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:45:36 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2305393 Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has asked former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng to present evidence to back claims in his illegal mining report.

Professor Frimpong-Boateng, in his galamsey report, accused some bigwigs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) engaging in galamsey.

The Attorney General, in an advice dated September 12, 2023, to the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service (CID), said the former chairman failed to provide the necessary evidence to back his report for the prosecution of persons indicted.

In a response to the Attorney General, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng in a statement, pointed out that the destruction of the water bodies by alleged criminals will be evident in the future.

The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response, however, indicated that the author failed to provide evidence to warrant prosecution.

In support, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah, in an interview with Citi News said the office is open to receiving the necessary evidence.

“Advice has been offered, an opinion has been offered. Anyone who thinks that he has evidence that will also support us to review our opinion, why not? But we will not in any way take a matter to court, where we will be seriously bruised and embarrassed. As prosecutors, you go to court with hard evidence, not with speculations.”

“So you can say Mr. A has stolen. That is the allegation. What has he stolen? Then you come with evidence. Mr. A is engaged in galamsey. That is the allegation. What is the evidence? It’s possible that you may go to a forest and realise that people have engaged in illegal mining, but you may mention my name as the one who did it; that is not enough. You should be able to get evidence to show that yes I was there and I was the one who engaged people to do that. We do this work based on evidence, not on conjectures,” he explained.

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]]> Here’s why the AG’s office is not probing source of Dapaah’s wealth http://34.58.148.58/heres-why-the-ags-office-is-not-probing-source-of-dapaahs-wealth/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:16:54 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2277032 Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, has clarified that his office is not investigating the source of former Minister of Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah’s wealth.

The matter is being handled by another statutory body, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), and the Deputy Attorney General’s office wants to avoid any conflicts with their investigation.

In a statement made on Accra-based 3FM, Alfred Tuah Yeboah stated that they are not aware of the full extent of the investigations conducted by the police regarding the source of the funds in question.

However, they are cognizant that the OSP is currently carrying out investigations on this matter.

As a result, they have decided not to interfere in order to prevent any potential clashes with the OSP’s work.

He clarified the OSP’s mandate, explaining that they are responsible for investigating the source of the specific money in question as well as conducting a lifestyle audit.

Meanwhile, his office is reviewing the police’s docket related to the two housekeepers who allegedly stole Madam Dapaah’s money.

The Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, will assess the docket to determine whether there are sufficient grounds for prosecution or if additional charges may be required.

The case initially arose from a report of stealing filed with the police by Mr. Daniel Osei-Kuffour and Hon. Cecilia Dapaah.

Subsequently, the police conducted investigations, made arrests, recovered stolen items, and presented the docket to the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice for review and guidance.

The OSP took action on Monday, July 24, 2023, by arresting Madam Dapaah for questioning, following over 200 petitions received to investigate her.

They also conducted searches at her residences in Ablemkpe and Cantonments, where allegedly stolen amounts totaling US$1 million, €300,000, and millions of Ghana cedis were reported to have been found, taken by her housekeepers between July and October 2022.

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