The legal team representing Kwabena Adu Boahen has intensified calls for full disclosure of evidence, insisting that crucial materials being withheld could prove his innocence.
Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea made the assertion after a High Court in Accra dismissed their objection to the Attorney General’s decision to withdraw charges against a key co-accused, Mildred Donkor.
Donkor has since been discharged and is expected to testify as a prosecution witness in the ongoing case involving alleged misappropriation of about GH¢49 million in state funds.
Despite the court ruling, the defence maintains that the case hinges on access to critical evidence they claim has not been made available.
“What they are trying to hide is what will set us free,” Mr Atta Akyea stated, expressing confidence that his client would ultimately be vindicated.
The case also involves Adu Boahen’s wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited.
The Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, invoked provisions under the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act to withdraw the charges against Donkor after she reportedly agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
However, the defence had argued that such a move should have been made through a formal motion due to its potential impact on the case.
Presiding judge John Nyadu Nyante ruled that the Attorney General acted within his constitutional authority, dismissing the objection.
Undeterred, the defence team says it will explore other legal options to compel the release of the alleged withheld evidence, stressing that transparency remains key to ensuring a fair trial.
