The High Court in Accra has fixed July 18, 2025 for the start of the high-profile trial involving Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and three others over their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of GH₵49.1 million earmarked for cybersecurity defense software.
This follows the court’s dismissal of a motion filed by the accused seeking access to national security-related financial records dating as far back as 1992.
The ruling, which effectively closes the pre-trial phase following the conclusion of the Case Management Conference, has triggered heated responses from the defense team.
Samuel Atta-Akyea, lead counsel for Adu-Boahene, sharply criticized the court’s decision, describing it as a “glaring aberration of justice.”
Speaking to the press shortly after proceedings, he accused the court of deliberately withholding what he termed as critical evidence and suggested that the judge may have been influenced by the Attorney General’s Office.
“This is not just a legal misstep; it’s a fundamental betrayal of due process,” Atta-Akyea stated, visibly upset.
He added that the judge had initially promised to deliver a full ruling on July 21, but instead issued a summary decision on July 3, which he claims was suspiciously expedited at the behest of the Attorney General.
Despite the controversy, the court appears poised to move ahead with the trial, which is expected to be both politically charged and legally complex.
Observers say the case could have far-reaching implications for public accountability and the management of security funds in Ghana.
As the July 18 date approaches, public interest in the case is intensifying, with many watching closely to see how the court will navigate the allegations and the fierce legal battles that lie ahead.
