Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has refuted claims that he had a confrontation with former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, over her stolen cash case and the seizure of her assets by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

On October 11, former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, engaged private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu following the High Court's consideration of arguments for expediting the confirmation of the freezing and seizure orders.

Martin Kpebu was present in court to represent his client in a separate case in Financial Court 2, where the proceedings for the Cecilia Dapaah case were being conducted.

The outspoken lawyer has consistently supported the OSP's decision to investigate Dapaah, seize money found in her residence, and freeze her bank accounts based on suspicions of their being connected to illicit activities.

In response to these comments, Dapaah, who appears to be affected by the remarks, is said to have accused Martin Kpebu of making unfair and biased statements.

But Mr Kpebu says such claims are false as Madam Dapaah was polite to him. He explained that Madam Dapaah only asked about the "commentaries I have been running."

"To be very honest with you, considering what she is going through, as against the conversation we had, she was very cordial. She was a bit very polite. Polite is a better word. No, she wasn't fighting me," he added.

According to Mr Kpebu, he has the right to comment on public discourse and has only made remarks based on the facts available.

"We comment based on the facts and we use the law, you know, public interest. We have to do it. It is part of our job as citizens. We have to contribute to the public debate and all that. That was what she was asking about. I said yes, Madam it is part of our job and I will continue.

"I know it can cause pain and all that but I will continue to do it," he continued.

Cecilia Dapaah vs Martin Kpebu: Lawyer opens up after 'confrontation' with former Sanitation Minister at Accra High Court.#GhanaTonight pic.twitter.com/DCMFjpEF9y— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) October 13, 2023