The National Security Secretariat is under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations of financial misconduct involving the disbursement of over GH¢49 million, sparking calls for a full-scale investigation.
The claims, made by former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, have been described as “shocking and deeply concerning” by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee.
In a strongly worded social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Rev. Fordjour said, “This is a major national security scandal. The taxpayer deserves a thorough and transparently conducted probe into this financial impropriety. This must not be politics as usual.”
The controversy erupted after Adu-Boahene’s letter to the National Security Coordinator, which was leaked to the media, detailed the alleged use of national security funds for political activities. The letter claims that:
GH¢8.3 million was allocated to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for communications equipment during the 2024 election campaign.
GH¢5.135 million was reportedly paid to special aides of President Mahama in December 2024 for luxury vehicle purchases.
GH¢960,000 and GH¢309,000 were disbursed as allowances to MPs on the Defence & Interior and Subsidiary Legislation Committees, respectively, during the passage of the NSB Act and its Legislative Instrument.
GH¢9.5 million went to ISC Holdings for surveillance systems, while GH¢6.9 million was spent on personnel involved in national security operations.
Adu-Boahene, who is reportedly under investigation for financial misconduct, has defended the disbursements as legitimate expenses tied to national security operations, insisting that he acted only as a facilitator.
The revelations have ignited widespread outrage, with many calling for immediate action from the Inspector-General of Police, the Auditor-General, and relevant parliamentary oversight bodies to uncover the truth behind the controversial payments.
As pressure mounts, the National Security Secretariat faces a critical test of transparency and accountability, with the public demanding answers on how millions in taxpayer funds were managed.
