There’s a fresh update in the high-stakes corruption case involving former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene — and this time, the focus is shifting from allegations to courtroom action.
According to Citi News, the Office of the Attorney General has now filed witness statements in its case against Adu-Boahene, who is facing 11 charges over the alleged diversion of GH¢49 million (about $7 million) from the bureau’s coffers into personal and private accounts.
This marks a key step forward in the legal process, suggesting that the case is moving closer to trial.
Per the report, the state has submitted at least three witness statements, coming from:
- Frank Marshall Crowell, the lead investigator;
- Edith Ruby Adumuah, Director of Finance at the National Signals Bureau; and
- Frank Anane Dekpey, an errand boy who allegedly worked closely with the accused.
Notably, Edith Adumuah’s statement reportedly links her former boss to several shady transactions, which allegedly align with the amount said to have been misappropriated.
The charges stem from a cybersecurity contract Adu-Boahene signed on January 30, 2020, on behalf of the government with Israeli firm RLC Holdings Ltd for a $7 million cyber defence system.
But less than a week later, on February 6, he allegedly wired over GH¢27 million — supposedly meant for the system — into a private account linked to his company, Advantage Solutions Limited.
The A-G’s office maintains that funds were funneled into accounts belonging not just to Adu-Boahene, but also to his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, who, along with Mildred Donkor (a banker) and Advantage Solutions, are all named as co-accused.
With the new witness statements filed, the case appears to be gathering legal steam — and all eyes will be on the court as it progresses.
