The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a statement in response to ‘purported reports, pictures, and videos’ circulating on social media concerning the ongoing investigation into the case of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources.

According to the OSP, it has not released, published, or authorized the disclosure of any reports, videos, or pictures pertaining to the steps and actions taken in the investigation or the outcome of those actions.

The OSP has urged the public to disregard any such information being circulated on various platforms. The Office emphasizes that all official updates on the case will be communicated directly to the public through official channels.

The investigation into the alleged corruption and corruption-related offences involving the former Minister commenced on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Since then, the OSP has been diligently conducting its inquiry, making significant progress in the case.

The public is assured that the OSP is committed to conducting a thorough and fair investigation to uncover the truth behind the reported incident.

Once the investigation is concluded, the OSP will promptly inform the public of its findings and any further actions to be taken in line with the law.

As the nation awaits the outcome of the investigation, the Office encourages the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely on official sources for updates on the matter.

Cecilia Dapaah, who served as the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, is at the centre of the investigation regarding the alleged theft of cash sums from her residence. The case has generated significant interest and public concern, and the OSP is committed to addressing it with the utmost professionalism and impartiality.

Source: The Independent Ghana| P.M.A Roberts