The legal troubles of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, have deepened, with his legal team hinting at the potential exposure of sensitive national security details as investigations intensify.
Speaking to the press after a court hearing on Tuesday, May 13, his lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, described the ongoing legal proceedings as a high-stakes situation, warning that his client may be forced to disclose confidential state operations if the pressure continues.
Leaked Memo Sparks Tension
At the heart of the controversy is a leaked memo allegedly authored by Adu Boahene during his tenure at the NSB. According to Atta Akyea, the document, far from being an admission of guilt, was a strategic advisory note sent to the National Security Coordinator, cautioning that the current approach by the Attorney General and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) risked exposing critical national security operations.
“He’s not afraid to defend himself,” Atta Akyea asserted. “But they are pushing him into areas that could compromise national security. If the situation escalates, he will speak publicly, even if it means revealing sensitive information.”
Fresh Charges Complicate Defence
Adu Boahene, who was recently released from a seven-day court-ordered detention, now faces new charges linked to a separate investigation involving internet services and equipment procurement for the Ghana Water Company.
Atta Akyea criticised EOCO’s handling of the case, describing his client’s rearrest as a deliberate attempt to frustrate the defence.
“At the last sitting, the judge clearly ordered his release. Yet, EOCO claims to have found new grounds for investigation, resulting in his midnight re-arrest,” he explained.
High-Stakes Financial Crime Case
In the main case, Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and a third accused, Mildred Donkor, alongside their company, Advantage Solutions Limited, face 11 counts including conspiracy to commit crime, stealing, money laundering, abuse of office, and causing financial loss to the state.
The charges stem from the alleged misappropriation of GH₵49.1 million, with the state accusing the defendants of using their official positions to siphon public funds.
On May 2, the High Court granted Adu Boahene bail, initially set at GH₵120 million but later reduced to GH₵80 million. Despite this, EOCO’s latest move has kept the former security boss in custody.
Next Steps in the Legal Battle
The High Court has directed the Attorney General’s office to file all remaining witness statements by May 20, ahead of a critical case management conference set for May 26.
Legal analysts say the coming weeks could prove decisive, not only for Adu Boahene’s personal freedom but also for the broader implications it may have on Ghana’s national security and legal landscape.
