Kwabena Adu-Boahene challenges alleged fabricated claims in GH₵49.1m case

Lawyers representing Kwabena Adu-Boahene have filed a formal application at the High Court to strike out specific portions of the prosecution’s legal submissions. The defense team argues that these submissions, filed by the Deputy Attorney General, contain fabricated statements and significant misrepresentations of witness testimonies that were never actually provided during the trial. The motion, filed on October 19, 2026, asserts that legal arguments must strictly adhere to the evidence presented in open court.

The legal dispute centers on the interpretation of a GH₵49.1 million transaction involving a cyber-defence system. According to the defense, the prosecution’s characterization of this transaction is inaccurate and lacks a factual basis in the testimony and exhibits presented throughout the proceedings. The lawyers contend that the state has introduced distorted narratives at the final stage of the case, which could unfairly prejudice the court's understanding of the financial and technical details of the cyber-defence project.

This application comes at a critical juncture as the High Court prepares to rule on a submission of no case to answer. By challenging the integrity of the prosecution's written arguments, the defense is seeking to ensure that the presiding judge’s assessment is based solely on established facts. The outcome of this motion will determine whether the contested sections of the state's closing arguments will be discarded before the court decides if the accused has a case to answer or should be acquitted.