The legal team representing former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu Boahen, is alleging a lack of transparency in the ongoing GHS49 million theft and misappropriation case, claiming that crucial evidence is being deliberately withheld from the defence.
Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea, who insists his client is innocent, has accused the prosecution of concealing documents that could exonerate Adu Boahen. His comments come after the Accra High Court dismissed a defence objection challenging the Attorney General’s (AG) decision to withdraw charges against one of the accused persons, Mildred Donkor, who has now been discharged and is expected to testify for the state.
According to Atta Akyea, the withdrawal of Donkor — now turned state witness — raises serious questions about the fairness of the prosecution’s approach and the transparency of the evidence being relied upon.
“We are fortified that our client is very innocent but we will fight on, and I am sure another forum will compel the disclosures to come to us and we can do a good job because these are the weapons of our warfare,” Atta Akyea told Citi Eyewitness News on Friday, October 17.
“What they are trying to hide is what will set us free,” he added.
The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, invoked Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30) to discontinue Donkor’s prosecution, paving the way for her cooperation with state prosecutors.
However, the defence team argued that such a withdrawal — given its potential impact on the trial — should have been done through a formal motion rather than a simple notice.
Justice John Nyadu Nyante, in his ruling, held that the Attorney General acted within his constitutional powers and dismissed the objection, stressing that the prosecution was entitled to decide who to prosecute and who to discharge.
Despite the setback, Atta Akyea says the defence will continue to push for “full disclosure” of all materials relevant to the case, which he insists is critical to ensuring justice for his client.
The case, which centres on alleged embezzlement of GHS49 million in state funds, involves Adu Boahen, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited.
Legal observers note that Donkor’s cooperation with the state could significantly reshape the prosecution’s case, though the defence maintains that the truth will ultimately vindicate their client.
“If the prosecution is confident in its case, it should not fear full transparency,” a source close to the defence said. “Justice cannot thrive on hidden evidence.”
The trial is expected to resume with Donkor appearing as a key witness for the state, a development that could either strengthen the prosecution’s hand — or expose deeper cracks in its handling of the case.
