Adu-Boahene defence accuses Deputy AG of misrepresenting court evidence
The criminal trial of former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene is nearing its conclusion amid a public dispute between the prosecution and defense. The Deputy Attorney-General claims strong evidence of financial misappropriation, while the defense argues that the prosecution has failed to produce key documents and misrepresented the nature of the funds.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant tensions regarding government transparency and the integrity of state financial operations in Ghana.
The prosecution and defence have publicly disputed key evidence in the criminal trial of former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others, days before the High Court is expected to conclude proceedings.
Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai said on Facebook that prosecutors had presented a strong body of evidence to support charges that the accused diverted GHC49.1 million belonging to the state.
Srem-Sai said the money originated from a Government of Ghana account held by a state agency and that there was no dispute in court over its source.
He alleged that Adu-Boahene opened a private company bank account designed to resemble that of a government agency and used it to receive three cheques intended for a state institution.
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