Mahama and others react to the househelp theft allegations by Cecilia Dapaah

Following news of an alleged theft by househelps of the Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their views.

While some were interested to know why the Minister would keep such expensive valuables in her home, others called for investigations by the authorities into her financial dealings.

Adding his voice to the matter, former President John Mahama believed public office holders in President Akufo-Addo’s administration have not set good examples so far.

“$1m + €300k and millions of GHS in a Ghanaian Minister’s home? … Scandalous!! Even if genuinely acquired, why keep millions of hard currency at home?
Will @NAkufoAddo ever set a good example for public office holders in his administration?”

Below are some reactions from social media users:

$1m + €300k and millions of GHS in a Ghanaian Minister’s home?
Scandalous!!

Even if genuinely acquired, why keep millions of hard currency at home?
Will @NAkufoAddo ever set a good example for public office holders in his administration?
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) July 21, 2023

This headline is misleading...#JoyNews #TV3GH #Ghana #GMG @asaaseradio995 @metrotvgh @peacefmonline pic.twitter.com/mqovP4H0Y5
— Richard Ahiagbah (@RAahiagbah) July 21, 2023

Wait! So someone in this Ghana that we all know has One million dollars + €300,000 stacked at her home?

Not bank. Her home??? Eiiii
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 21, 2023

Ah are you guys saying Cecilia Dapaah cannot genuinely have $1 million, €300,000 and millions of cedis ????

This is her CV guys let’s stop this! pic.twitter.com/zu8zTpWoYS
— Akosua Journalist (@Iam_aJournalist) July 21, 2023