Attorney-General urges court to dismiss Kwabena Adu-Boahene's no-case plea

The Attorney-General has formally requested the Accra High Court to reject a submission of no case filed by Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau. The prosecution contends that it has presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, and their firm, Advantage Solutions Limited. The trio is facing trial for the alleged misappropriation of GH₵49.1 million, funds originally earmarked for the procurement of a national cybersecurity system.

During the proceedings, the Attorney-General’s office argued that the testimony of four prosecution witnesses and accompanying documentary evidence decisively point toward the guilt of the accused. The state alleges that instead of acquiring the necessary cyber-defence software, the defendants diverted the public funds into private business ventures. The charges brought against them include conspiracy, theft, and money laundering, totaling 11 counts of financial misconduct.

This push by the prosecution follows a defense submission made on September 25, 2026, where lawyers for Adu-Boahene argued that the state had failed to provide adequate evidence to support the charges. The defense specifically highlighted the absence of key witnesses, notably the late National Security Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Kyeremeh, claiming his testimony would have been vital to the case. They maintained that without such direct evidence, the accused should not be required to mount a formal defense.

Presiding over the matter, the High Court is expected to deliver its ruling on the no-case submission on November 5, 2026. Should the court side with the Attorney-General and dismiss the application, the defendants will be required to open their defense and present their side of the story. Conversely, if the court finds that the prosecution failed to establish a basic case, the accused could be acquitted and discharged of all charges regarding the GH₵49.1 million.