The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tognu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has condemned the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, stating that her actions have not only brought shame to the entire political class but also put the lives of cabinet ministers from Akufo-Addo's regime in jeopardy.
The MP was speaking after Professor John Evans Mills' memorial lecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on July 27, 2023
The former minister for sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah has been in the news all week following the theft case that took place in her home.
She reported her maids to the police for stealing her $1million, €300, 000 and millions of Ghana cedis from her room.
Cecilia Dapaah and her saga have been leading most public discussions for the past few days because of her position as a minister of state and the amount involved in the theft case.
According to the North Tongu MP, the saga involving the former minister has had severe consequences for the reputation of Ghanaian politicians.
He believes that her behaviour has not only embarrassed all members of the political class but also damaged their credibility in the eyes of the public.
He suggested that the revelation of such actions by the embattled former minister raises concerns about the safety and security of cabinet members, as it may lead to public distrust and resentment towards those in power.
“It has brought colossal shame unto the political class, and it has embarrassed all of us. And it is time for the political class in Ghana to reflect.
“But yes, certainly it has put the lives of cabinet ministers of Akufo-Addo’s regime in danger. They should be more worried because the Ghanaian people know that there is no way those of us in opposition will have that kind of money,” he said.
To him, leadership should be synonymous with service, sacrifice, and setting a positive example for others just like the late Professor John Evans Atta-Mills
“But you see most importantly, leadership should be about service, sacrifice and the example that prof mills set.
“And that is why today, every speaker is saying lets us return to Prof Mills' character and blueprint, that is what will save our country,” he added.
Cecilia Dapaah was arrested by the Office of the Special Prosecutor and granted bail. The OSP has since been investigating the case.
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Small boys are young. Where did you get money in opposition to buy a brand new car for a medical doctor in your constituency which the doctor rejected? The doctor was experienced enough to have known that but for politics where will a small boy like who have never worked anywhere until you entered politics to get money to buy a car for him? You claimed your friends supported you with some donations and yet these so called friends couldn't support you to buy a car when you were pushing an old VW car all over the place you lived. The C A D case is just one of many though unfortunate
I thought this boy would not even be the last person to comment on this issue. Well!
Hypocrite! How much was stolen from your car? For someone who hasn't worked in a private life before then. You and your NDC should tell Ghanaians which bank your Mahama withdrew his GHc14m from for the delegates during your just ended primaries? Let our ears alone. You are have $ms in your homes!