In a significant legal development, the High Court in Accra has dismissed an application filed by lawyers representing Kwabena Adu-Boahen, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), seeking to halt his ongoing criminal trial. The request was made pending the outcome of an appeal challenging a prior ruling related to disclosure issues in the case.
The dismissed application centered on a plea to stay proceedings until the Court of Appeal could determine a challenge to an earlier decision that partially rejected a request for further disclosures. This request was made on behalf of Mr. Adu-Boahen and his co-accused, Angela Adjei-Boateng, in the ongoing trial.
The case has garnered considerable public attention due to the allegations of theft and misappropriation of state funds amounting to GHS49 million. Mr. Adu-Boahen, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and their company, Advantage Solutions Limited, are at the center of the controversy.
Prosecution Discontinues Case Against Third Accused
In a related development, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has formally discontinued prosecution against Mildred Donkor, the third accused in the case. This decision was made under Section 59 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30), as outlined in a notice filed at the High Court on October 15, 2025.
Ms. Donkor’s discharge follows her reported agreement to serve as a prosecution witness. Her testimony is expected to provide critical insights into the alleged theft and misappropriation of state funds, strengthening the case against Mr. Adu-Boahen, Ms. Adjei-Boateng, and their company.
Ms. Donkor’s role in the case took an unexpected turn when she abruptly dismissed her lawyer during a court session on July 18, moments before the prosecution was set to call its first witness. She expressed her intention to retain separate legal representation at the time, signaling a potential shift in her legal strategy.
Sources from the Attorney General’s department have revealed that Ms. Donkor’s witness statement sheds light on her longstanding association with Mr. Adu-Boahen and Ms. Adjei-Boateng. This relationship reportedly dates back to their time together at the Cedar Mountain Assemblies of God Church in East Legon.
Ms. Donkor disclosed that she became a director of Advantage Solutions Limited at Mr. Adu-Boahen’s request for company registration purposes. However, she clarified that her role was nominal and that she acted solely on instructions from Mr. Adu-Boahen and Ms. Adjei-Boateng.
Background of the Case
The facts of the case outline serious allegations against Mr. Adu-Boahen during his tenure as Director-General of the National Signals Bureau. He is accused of signing a $7 million contract with an Israeli company, ISC Holdings Limited, for the provision of cybersecurity equipment. However, investigations revealed that no such equipment was ever delivered to the Bureau of National Communications (BNC), which succeeded the National Signals Bureau.
Further investigations uncovered that GHS49.1 million—the cedi equivalent of the $7 million contract—was transferred from NSB accounts to private accounts belonging to BNC Communications Bureau, a private company allegedly created by Mr. Adu-Boahen with a name strikingly similar to the Bureau of National Communications.
It is alleged that Mr. Adu-Boahen and his wife used these funds to acquire multiple landed properties in Accra, Kumasi, London, and a fleet of luxury vehicles. Ms. Donkor is accused of actively assisting in these transactions before her discharge from prosecution.
Implications for the Trial
Ms. Donkor’s decision to cooperate with prosecutors as a witness marks a turning point in this high-profile trial. Her testimony is expected to play a pivotal role in unraveling the alleged financial improprieties and providing clarity on the activities of Mr. Adu-Boahen and Ms. Adjei-Boateng.
As proceedings continue before the Accra High Court, this case remains under close scrutiny due to its implications for accountability and transparency within public institutions in Ghana. The trial will undoubtedly serve as a litmus test for the judicial system's ability to address allegations of corruption and financial misconduct at the highest levels of government administration.
Stay tuned for further updates as this landmark case unfolds in court.
