A second prosecution witness has testified in the Accra High Court that Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director of the National Signals Bureau, prefinanced special operations for National Security.
Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, are currently facing several charges, including money laundering, stealing, and causing financial loss to the state in relation to a GH₵49.1 million cybersecurity deal.
During cross-examination on Wednesday, March 11, defense counsel Samuel Atta Akyea presented evidence to suggest that the funds for the cybersecurity software were authorized by the late Joshua Kyeremeh, a former National Security Coordinator. The defense presented three separate cheques signed by both Kyeremeh and Adu Boahene, asserting that the money was intended for special national security operations.
The witness, Ruby Adumoah, who serves as the Head of Finance at the National Signals Bureau, confirmed the defense’s assertion. She admitted to the court that during his tenure, the former Director frequently prefinanced these operations.
Adumoah explained that National Security staff often had to begin operational activities before official funds were released. In instances where there were delays or difficulties in securing emergency financing, she stated that Kwabena Adu Boahene would personally step in to provide the necessary funds.
Furthermore, the witness testified that various individuals, including Mildred Donkor and the first prosecution witness, Frank Anane Dekpey, had delivered these prefinanced funds to her for operational use.
The court has adjourned the case until March 17 and 18, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination.