Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for the removal of the head of the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, citing incompetence in handling the investigation of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah.
Kpebu criticized EOCO for not being present to receive the money that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had returned to Dapaah, questioning their negligence and lack of proper handling of the case. He highlighted that the OSP had announced its intention to return the money and transfer the file to EOCO, making their absence suspicious.
The Attorney General and Ministry of Justice advised EOCO against initiating money laundering investigations into the case, stating that the OSP did not submit the report on its collaborative investigation with the FBI to EOCO. Additionally, the AG’s office noted that the OSP had not responded to EOCO’s request for its findings during the investigation of Madam Dapaah.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News, Kpebu emphasized that the oversight undermines the credibility of the investigation and raises doubts about EOCO’s competence and commitment to pursuing the case. He called for Maame Tiwaa Addo Danquah to resign, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in high-profile cases.
Anti-corruption crusader Vitus Azeem also criticized the Attorney General’s advice to EOCO, highlighting the need for EOCO to have all the relevant information shared by the Special Prosecutor. He expressed concern that important details were withheld, leading to suspicion and hindering the progress of the investigation.
Overall, the calls for accountability and transparency in the handling of high-profile cases like the Cecilia Dapaah investigation highlight the importance of competent and dedicated law enforcement agencies in upholding justice and integrity in Ghana.
