Benjamin Tachie Antiedu, a private legal practitioner, has asserted that the Ghana Police Service acted within the bounds of the law in handling the case involving former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah.
This perspective counters the accusations from the Attorney General Department, which claimed that the police proceeded to court without prior consultation.
The conflicting figures surrounding the case suggest that a thorough investigation is necessary before the Attorney General’s Office can take comprehensive action.
During an interview on Starr Midday News with Joshua Ayira, the lawyer emphasized that the Ghana Police Service’s actions should not be faulted based on the steps taken thus far in the matter.
“While there are certain offenses that might require the police to consult or seek advice from the Attorney General during intense investigation and prosecution, there isn’t a specific legal injunction that mandates such consultation,” stated lawyer Tachie Antiedu.
He further clarified, “Although, given the significant amount involved in this case, it could be argued that the state’s interest should have prompted consultation with the Attorney General’s Office. However, I wouldn’t assert that the police breached any law in this situation.”
He concluded by explaining, “I am not aware of a specific law that dictates the police must seek advice when investigating a specific sum of money. Yet, considering the magnitude of the amount and the individuals involved, it would have made sense for the Attorney General’s advice to be sought.”