Kwabena Adu Boahene, wife sue Attorney General for defamation

Kwabena Adu Boahene, former Director of the National Signals Bureau, and his wife have filed a defamation lawsuit. They are suing Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine over statements made on March 24, 2025.

In their lawsuit, they claim Dr. Ayine falsely labeled them as criminals. They allege he accused them of embezzling state funds and money laundering.

These accusations have harmed their reputations significantly. The couple reports experiencing distress and public ridicule. Their children have faced taunts at school due to these claims.

The lawsuit states that Dr. Ayine published defamatory material online. The video from the press conference has circulated widely on social media. This has led to ongoing negative public opinion against them.

The plaintiffs argue that Dr. Ayine acted outside his constitutional role. They believe he aimed to damage their image without due process.

They also claim his comments were reckless and lacked honesty. Additionally, they allege he collaborated with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest them without allowing a defense.

Their statement lists several grievances:

1. Branding them as criminals before any court ruling.
2. Spreading false information about their travel history and finances.
3. Violating national security laws by exposing sensitive matters.
4. Using media theatrics to suggest guilt prematurely.

The plaintiffs argue these actions were malicious and an abuse of power. They believe the intent was to cause maximum reputational harm.

They are seeking several forms of relief:

1. Exemplary and punitive damages for publishing defamatory material.
2. A permanent injunction preventing further defamatory publications.
3. Costs, including lawyer's fees.