Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, who was detained by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has been granted bail with surety.

Her arrest came after the OSP conducted searches at both her official residence in Cantonments and her private residence in Abelemekpe.

These searches were in connection to an alleged million-dollar cash theft by housekeepers, which ultimately led to her resignation on the previous Saturday.

On Monday, July 24, 2023, Mrs. Dapaah was taken to her official residence in Cantonments for a thorough search by OSP officials. Subsequently, her residence in Abelemekpe was also searched by agents of the Special Prosecutor.

The specific details of the arrest and the search operations have not been disclosed yet. However, there are indications that the OSP might share updates with the public about the arrest and the outcome of the searches on Tuesday.

Although the exact findings from the searches have not been fully revealed, credible sources suggest that the OSP may have come across "something significant."

As part of the ongoing investigation, Mrs. Dapaah's relatives are expected to be questioned.

Moreover, she has been served with the declaration of income and property forms, indicating the seriousness of the allegations against her.

Given Mrs. Dapaah's previous role as Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, her arrest and the subsequent searches have garnered significant attention from the nation, prompting questions and concerns among Ghanaians.

They eagerly await the OSP's official statement regarding the developments.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor, established to combat corruption and related offenses, maintains its commitment to upholding the principles of transparency and accountability.