Renowned governance expert, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has expressed deep worry regarding President Akufo-Addo's consistent approach to dealing with state investigative bodies concerning the recent Cecilia Dapaah's stolen cash incident at her residence.

Following the acceptance of Madam Cecilia Dapaah's resignation, President Akufo-Addo publicly praised her loyalty to protecting the government's image, stating, "I am confident, like you, that, at the end of the day, your integrity, whilst in office, will be fully established."

Speaking on Starr Today with Joshua Kodjo Mensah, the governance expert pointed out that the President should have refrained from making commendatory conclusions about Dapaah's actions. Professor Agyeman-Duah noted that President Akufo-Addo has a history of avoiding direct accusations or levelling allegations against his appointees, and this consistency did not surprise him. However, he believed this was a missed opportunity for the President to take a high ground by simply commending Dapaah for her resignation, without preemptively assuming the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

The governance expert emphasized that the matter was still under investigation by the special prosecutor, and the conclusion was yet unknown. Making statements like the President's might be interpreted as an attempt to influence or manipulate the investigation, potentially raising concerns about fairness and transparency.

"As the special prosecutor has set in and is going to Madam Dapaah's house, we don't know how the investigation is going to go. So if the President of the republic makes such a statement, then I am not surprised that people are thinking that perhaps there is going to be the clearing agent thing," Mr. Agyeman-Duah stated.

The incident highlights the importance of preserving the principle of presumption of innocence until proven guilty and the need for public officials to remain neutral and cautious while investigations are underway. At the time of the last update in September 2021, this issue remained a subject of concern, and any further developments or statements from involved parties should be closely monitored to ensure transparency and fairness in the investigative process.