Pressure is mounting on the government to initiate an independent investigation into explosive allegations made by former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, over the alleged misallocation of GH₵49 million in public funds.
Emmanuel Akwettey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), has joined the growing chorus demanding transparency and accountability, emphasizing that the claims, if true, threaten the integrity of Ghana’s national security framework.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Akwettey described the revelations as too significant to ignore. “We are not dealing with mere whispers or unsubstantiated rumours,” he said. “These are serious allegations involving the possible diversion of millions to political and presidential interests. We cannot afford to sweep this under the rug.”
According to a leaked memo from Adu-Boahene, the funds in question include GH₵8.3 million allegedly channeled to a political party and GH₵5.1 million reportedly directed to presidential aides. Akwettey argued that such claims demand a full-scale, independent probe to prevent further erosion of public trust.
“The Attorney-General and relevant security agencies must investigate every cedi mentioned in this memo,” he stressed. “Ghanaians deserve clarity, and this matter must be addressed with the utmost transparency to preserve confidence in our institutions.”
Akwettey further cautioned against allowing political interference to undermine the credibility of any such investigation, adding, “The process must be thorough, impartial, and free from political influence. Only then can we restore public confidence and uphold the rule of law.”
The controversy has sparked widespread public concern, with civil society groups and opposition parties also calling for immediate action to address the allegations. The government has yet to formally respond to the growing calls for an independent inquiry.
