Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for the embattled former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has hinted that his client may be compelled to disclose classified national security information in order to defend himself in court over allegations of a $7 million fraud involving a cybersecurity contract.
Addressing journalists following Adu Boahene’s rearrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Samuel Atta Akyeaexpressed concern over what he described as unfair treatment of a man who had served the national interest.
He noted that Adu Boahene is now facing fresh charges related to services provided by the NSB to the Ghana Water Company Limited, involving internet connectivity and technological support.
“It’s unfair, when push comes to shove, he (Adu Boahene) will divulge other national security secrets to defend himself. He has no choice. Why should a man be found guilty when he’s innocent, and when he’s dealing with national security matters?” he quizzed.
The lawyer questioned the apparent lack of coordination between national security agencies and EOCO, suggesting that matters of this sensitivity should have prompted internal consultations rather than criminal prosecution.
“I thought National Security would look into these matters and probably have a good conversation with EOCO, it’s a very dangerous path we’re treading”, he stated.
Atta Akyea warned that the ongoing case may deter others from serving in sensitive state institutions.
“Nobody will be ready to serve national security if serving national security leads you to court,” he added.
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has charged Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, and two others, Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited with 11 counts, including stealing, money laundering, defrauding by false pretenses, and willfully causing financial loss to the state.
According to court documents filed on April 30, Adu Boahene, who supervised key national security infrastructure and managed contracts with foreign firms, is alleged to have signed a deal with Israeli firm ISC Holdings Limited to procure cyber defence software for $7 million.
He is accused of transferring approximately GHS 49 million from NSB accounts into his personal accounts under the guise of executing that contract.
Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has directed the prosecution team in the ongoing criminal trial to file all witness statements by May 26, 2025.
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