Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), remains resolute in his stance of innocence, despite facing allegations of embezzling state funds.
The embattled former security chief spoke to the media after a court hearing on March 28, where his bail sum was reduced from GH¢120 million to GH¢80 million.
In an interview following the court session, Adu-Boahene, who was escorted out of the courtroom in handcuffs, was questioned by JoyNews about his confidence regarding his innocence.
His response was unyielding, declaring, “Definitely, I have not been charged with anything yet, none whatsoever.”
His statement comes amidst serious accusations that he misappropriated $7 million allocated for a cyber defence system and laundered funds through real estate investments.
The court hearing on March 28 had a significant focus on Adu-Boahene’s bail conditions.
The former NSB Director’s bail was originally set at GH¢120 million but was revised following a suit filed by his legal team.
The court reduced the sum to GH¢80 million with two sureties, one of which must be justified.
His wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, who is also under investigation, has been assigned a similar bail amount of GH¢80 million, with similar restrictions.
Adu-Boahene’s wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, was detained alongside her husband when he was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on his return from London.
She faces accusations of tampering with evidence.
The Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem Sai, revealed that Angela attempted to destroy evidence by moving suspected currency bills into suitcases the night her husband’s arrest was made public.
The allegations against the couple are centered around their involvement in the misappropriation of funds intended for a $7 million cyber defence contract.
Adu-Boahene allegedly transferred a portion of this money, GH¢27.1 million, from the National Signals Bureau’s Fidelity Bank account to a private account associated with a company he co-founded with his wife.
Further investigations suggest the funds were laundered through real estate investments both in Ghana and abroad.
Despite the claims, Adu-Boahene’s defence team, led by prominent lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, argues that the bail conditions imposed on the couple are excessive.
Atta Akyea emphasized that the GH¢120 million bail for Adu-Boahene and the GH¢80 million bail for his wife were excessive and unconstitutional, aimed at bypassing legal detention limits.
The court agreed to reduce the bail amounts but still maintained stringent conditions, including a travel restriction and mandatory reporting to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) three times a week.
While the Attorney-General’s office insists that the evidence against the former security chief is strong, Adu-Boahene maintains that he has not been charged with any crime and will prove his innocence.
The couple’s legal battle continues, with their lawyers fighting to have the charges dismissed.
The case has drawn considerable attention due to its nature, with the public closely watching the outcomes of the ongoing legal proceedings.
By Daniel Bampoe
