Patience Botwe, an 18-year-old housekeeper, is accused of lavish spending after reportedly taking millions of Ghana Cedis and personal things from the home of Sanitation Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour.
The young woman, along with her accomplice, former home help Sarah Agyei, is now facing theft and illegal possession of stolen items charges in an Accra Circuit Court.
The thefts allegedly occurred between July and October 2022, according to the modified charge sheet and summary facts provided in court, during Patience’s stay as the renowned couple’s house assistant. Patience, also known as Maabena, is believed to have conspired with Sarah, a previous complainant’s employee.
When Mr. Kuffour returned from a trip, he discovered Patience in their bedroom, which she had gotten access to using a duplicate key. This finding caused the couple to contact the police, which resulted in Patience’s detention and eventual release on police investigation bail.
Patience and her partner, Benjamin, went into hiding in Tamale instead of collaborating with police.
After the authorities obtained information regarding their movements, their refuge, a three-bedroom flat rented for a stunning GH105,600, became the focus of attention.
During a check of the flat, law enforcement agents allegedly discovered a significant quantity of US$40,000 and GH72,619.70, suspected to be stolen funds. Patience’s reported lavish spending was discovered during this probe.
The accused adolescent is claimed to have paid US$70,000 for a luxurious three-bedroom property in Amrahia.
The residence was outfitted with high-end furnishings such as a double-decker refrigerator, water dispenser, television set, washing machine, and chest cooler, among other things.
Patience showed her love for Benjamin by giving him a GH80,000 Hyundai Elantra. However, Benjamin is said to have sold the automobile in order to buy a Honda Civic.
Patience also helped her family and ex-boyfriend financially, donating GH50,000 to her father and a whopping GH1 million to Malik, her previous lover.
Patience had been placed into legal custody, along with her putative lovers and father.
Sarah was given bail due to the fact that she is a nursing mother.
The lawsuit has been postponed until August 2, 2023.
