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An Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by lawyers for Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) for stay of proceedings, pending an appeal. The application for stay concerned an earlier ruling by the Court denying the defence access to additional documents they indicated were material and exculpatory evidence to help them on their case. The accused person together with his wife and two others are facing 11 charges, including stealing, money laundering of GH¢49.1 million in State funds, willfully causing financial loss to the State, conspiracy, collaboration to commit crime and abuse of public office, all to which they pleaded not guilty. Mr Samuel Atta-Akyea, Counsel for the accused persons, argued that without those d...

Mr Victor Adawudu, a private legal practitioner, said Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former National Signals Bureau Director General, potentially breached the oath of secrecy by divulging unauthorised information to the public, regarding his role. Speaking on a current affairs programme on Saturday, Mr Adawudu referenced the oath of secrecy public office holders swore, which prohibited the direct or indirect communication of matters during their tenure, except permitted by law. He emphasised that there were legal repercussions for divulging such information without authorisation. His caution comes against the backdrop of a recent publication by Mr Adu-Boahene in relation to the alleged embezzlement of funds. In a letter dated May 6, 2025, to the National Security Coordinator, Mr...

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Adu-Boahene Trial: Court dismisses application for stay of proceedings

Adu-Boahene’s unauthorised disclosures breach Oath of Secrecy – Adawudu