Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, has tendered her resignation. She stated that her decision to step down is aimed at preventing the matter from becoming a distraction for the government and hindering its crucial work during this time.
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She has assured her full cooperation with state agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the case.
The Minister has been making headlines across various media platforms due to an ongoing court case involving her and her two housemaids, whom she accused of stealing varying amounts of money.
In her resignation letter dated July 22, 2023, Madam Dapaah expressed gratitude to President Nana Akufo-Addo for giving her the opportunity to serve, considering it a great honor.
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Before resigning, she responded to reports of the alleged stolen funds and the ongoing trial, noting that these reports contained noticeable inconsistencies.