Court Blocks Request for National Security Accounts in Fraud Case
The Accra High Court dismissed a motion by Kwabena Adu-Boahene’s lawyers on July 3, 2025, to compel the Attorney-General to disclose national security operational accounts from 1992 to 2025. Adu-Boahene, former National Signals Bureau Director, faces charges of stealing GH¢49 million, alongside his wife and others.
The defense, led by Samuel Atta Akyea, argued the records would show a pattern vital for a fair trial. Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai opposed, calling the request irrelevant to the charges of fraud and money laundering. The court agreed, ruling the demand too broad and not essential to the case.
Adu-Boahene is accused of transferring GH¢49 million to a private company, BNC, with only GH¢9.5 million paid to an Israeli firm for cybersecurity software. The prosecution filed 85 documents, including evidence of his failure to declare assets, as part of the trial that began in April 2025.
The Attorney-General provided Akufo-Addo-era records but resisted disclosing Mahama-era accounts, citing national security. The court’s ruling blocks further plea bargaining until all disclosures are served, keeping the case focused on the specific charges.
The decision has stirred debate, with Adu-Boahene’s team claiming it limits their defense. The trial continues, with the next hearing set to address evidence and witness testimonies, as Ghana pushes for accountability in public office.