A-G rushing case without evidence – Atta Akyea defends Adu-Boahene

The lawyer for Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former boss of the National Signals Bureau, criticized the state’s prosecution. He called the process premature and unjust.

On May 2, 2025, the Accra High Court remanded Adu-Boahene into custody. He will stay with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for seven working days. His lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, accused the Attorney-General of rushing the case without enough evidence.

The court allowed more time for witness statements to be prepared. However, Atta Akyea questioned this decision since Adu-Boahene has been in custody since March 20.

“I don’t want to eat a meal that is not cooked,” he told reporters after the hearing. “They lack evidence but rush him to court and ask for more time. This is a travesty of justice.”

He described it as a “lottery of trial.” He noted it was painful given earlier assurances from the Attorney-General about having complete evidence before proceeding.

Atta Akyea also addressed claims that he had not responded to calls from the Attorney-General. He explained his choice was intentional to avoid misinterpretation or leaks that could harm the legal process.

“Someone might leak a tape saying Atta is colluding with the A-G,” he said.

Adu-Boahene faces ten charges alongside his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited. The charges include stealing, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.

He is accused of misappropriating nearly GH¢49 million in a fraudulent cyber defense procurement deal in 2020. While Adu-Boahene remains in custody, his wife and Mildred Donkor were granted bail by the court.

The case will resume once the prosecution files necessary witness statements.