By Daniel Bampoe
An Accra High Court has ruled that Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director of the National Signals Bureau, be remanded into the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for seven working days.
The decision was made to allow the Office of the Attorney General adequate time to complete the preparation of witness statements in an ongoing criminal case involving Adu-Boahene and others.
The high-profile case, which has gained significant attention due to its national security implications, was initially adjourned for the court to deliberate on whether the accused persons, particularly Adu-Boahene, should continue on their existing bail terms.
During proceedings on May 2, lawyers for all the accused appealed for the continuation of bail conditions across the board.
However, the Attorney General objected to Adu-Boahene’s bail specifically, citing interference with potential prosecution witnesses.
Due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, the presiding judge directed that submissions be made in camera, away from the public.
After carefully reviewing the arguments from both the defence and the prosecution, the court ruled in favour of the state.
The judge emphasized the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the trial and ensuring that witness testimonies are not compromised.
As a result, Adu-Boahene was ordered into EOCO custody for a one-week period while the Attorney General finalizes its case files, particularly the preparation of detailed witness statements.
The case has been adjourned to May 13, 2025.
This latest development marks a new chapter in the legal battles surrounding Adu-Boahene, who has also been linked to ongoing legal friction with Attorney General Dominic Ayine.
Sources close to the prosecution insist the decision to push for remand was based on concrete intelligence regarding attempts to influence or intimidate witnesses.
Meanwhile, defence lawyers maintain that Adu-Boahene is being unfairly targeted and that the prosecution has yet to present compelling evidence of wrongdoing.
The remand into EOCO custody, rather than traditional prison facilities, is believed to be a strategic move, given the national security background of the accused and the sensitive nature of the evidence under review.
