High Court reinstates Adu-Boahene’s bail, case adjourned to May 26
- The Accra High Court reinstated bail for Kwabena Adu-Boahene on May 13, 2025, and adjourned his case to May 26, 2025.
- The case arises from allegations that Adu-Boahene, former NSB director, diverted about GH49 million intended for national cyber defence to personal accounts.
- Prosecutors accuse him of transferring funds after signing a $7 million contract for cyber defence software with an Israeli firm in January 2020.
- The court ordered the Attorney General's office to file witness statements by May 20, 2025, citing concerns over potential witness interference and national security.
- The outcome highlights tensions between legal processes and protecting classified operations, with Adu-Boahene warning that public scrutiny risks exposing sensitive state activities.
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Disclosure Of National Security Secrets Not Allowed- Appiagyei-Atua
In a developing legal debate that has sparked public concern, legal expert Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has weighed in on whether individuals facing prosecution—particularly those previously affiliated with national intelligence services—can freely disclose classified information in court. The issue has gained attention following comments made by lawyer Samuel Atta-Akyea, who hinted that his client, Adu Boahene, might be compelled to reveal …
Revealing state secrets is not treason – Lawyer Martin Kpebu
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has clarified that revealing state secrets is not a treasonable offence under Ghana’s constitution.Speaking on TV3’s New Day show, Mr. Kpebu explained that although disclosing state secrets is a crime under Ghana’s Security and Intelligence Agencies Act (Act 1030), it does not amount to treason. The law sets a minimum sentence of five years in prison for such disclosures.“Treason in…
Adu-Boahene’s revelation is only to divert attention from his prosecution – Dr. Rashid-Computer
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid-Computer has asserted that the revelations by former Director General of the National Signals Bureau is only meant to divert attention from his prosecution. The Attorney-General has officially filed 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited. The charge…
GH¢49m software case: Prosecution ordered to file witness statements before end of May
The prosecution in the ongoing criminal proceedings of the former head of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been directed by the Accra High Court to file all witness statements before the end of May 2025. The witness statements should include all relevant materials and documents the state intends to rely on to …
Former NSB director re-arrested by EOCO over GWCL contract - Lawyer confirms - Live Ghana TV
The former Director of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), his lawyer has confirmed. The arrest was disclosed by his legal counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, following proceedings at the Accra High Court on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, in connection with an ongoing criminal case. Speaking to the media, Mr Atta Akyea explained that his client, Mr Adu-Boahene, was take…
Ex-NSB Boss Adu-Boahene Rearrested After Remand Expiry
Former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been rearrested despite completing a seven-day remand period ordered by the court. Adu-Boahene, who is facing multiple charges including stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state, was initially remanded on May 2 over allegations of witness tampering. On May 13, his lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, informed the court that his client had been taken into cus…
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