Akyea’s Rift with Attorney General Over Misrepresentation Concerns
Samuel Atta Akyea, a prominent Ghanaian MP and lawyer, has cut off communication with Attorney General Dominic Ayine in the Adu Boahene case. Akyea’s decision stems from fears of misrepresentation in the legal proceedings involving Kwabena Adu-Boahene, who was remanded in EOCO custody for seven days by the High Court on the same day.
The Adu Boahene case is part of broader corruption investigations in Ghana, including the National Service Scheme (NSS) “Ghost Names” scandal. In March 2025, AG Ayine revealed shocking details of bribery and corruption in the NSS, with the probe nearing completion by May, as reported by GHOne TV. Akyea’s move highlights growing tensions within Ghana’s legal and political systems.
Akyea, a former Minister for Works and Housing and MP for Akim Abuakwa South, has a history of navigating complex governance issues. His distrust of the AG’s handling of the case may reflect deeper systemic challenges, especially as President John Mahama, who began his second term in January 2025, pushes anti-corruption reforms.
This rift highlights the fragile state of Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts. With public frustration mounting—evidenced by Ghana’s stagnant ranking on Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perception Index—the Adu Boahene case could test the Mahama administration’s commitment to accountability and justice.