Court Dismisses Adu-Boahene’s Request for National Security Account Disclosures in High-Profile Trial

The Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by Kwabena Adu-Boahene and three others seeking full disclosure of National Security operational accounts from 1992 to date, in a case that has stirred legal and political debate.

The motion, filed by Samuel Atta Akyea, lead lawyer for Adu-Boahene, requested access to all National Security Coordinators’ operational accounts under Ghana’s six successive presidents—Jerry Rawlings, John Kufuor, John Atta Mills, John Mahama, Nana Akufo-Addo, and John Mahama (current term).

Key Legal Arguments

Atta Akyea argued that the Attorney-General’s Office had selectively disclosed information related to National Security, only revealing details that bolstered its prosecution case.

“Disclosures at the behest of the prosecution must of necessity include all that is exculpatory of the accused persons. The AG cannot pick and choose,” Atta Akyea argued.

Citing the landmark Baffoe-Bonnie case and legal practice directions, he insisted that disclosure in criminal cases is mandatory, not discretionary.

However, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem Sai rejected the defence’s arguments, stating that the case before the court had nothing to do with National Security operational accounts across presidential regimes.

He explained that the case revolves around allegations that Adu-Boahene, Angela Adjei Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited had illegally transferred funds from a government account into their private company during the period in question.

Court Ruling and Trial Date

On Thursday, July 3, Presiding Judge Eugene Nyadu Nyantei ruled against the application, dismissing it as irrelevant to the charges before the court. He directed the defence to file the required disclosures ahead of the trial.

The trial has been scheduled to commence on July 18, 2025.

Tense Courtroom Drama

Following the ruling, Atta Akyea sought a brief adjournment to allow time for a possible appeal and a stay of proceedings, but Dr. Srem Sai opposed, pressing for the trial to proceed swiftly.

An agitated Atta Akyea accused the Attorney-General’s Office of deliberately concealing crucial documents.

“Attorney-General is hiding documents—you say you want to go on trial. I won’t accept any ambulance trial,” Atta Akyea fumed, confirming plans to appeal the decision.

Background of the Case

Adu-Boahene, Boateng, Donkor, and their firm face 11 criminal charges including:

• Conspiracy to commit crime
• Stealing
• Using public office for profit
• Money laundering
• Causing financial loss to the state

All accused persons have pleaded not guilty and are currently on bail.

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