Lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) boss Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has indicated that his client would be forced to make public certain details only privy to the National Security.

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He explained that this would serve as a way for Adu-Boahene to defend himself over his alleged involvement in a shady GHS 49 million cybersecurity procurement deal.“The way national security matters are being raised, he should come to terms with it. That is what he was trying to do. He was not saying that he is afraid to defend himself by saying that they are pushing him into areas of national security, and when push comes to shove, he has to defend himself.“Later, someone will ask why a national intelligence officer is trying to bring national security matters into the public domain when he has sworn an oath,” he said.

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Atta Akyea made these remarks on Tuesday, May 13, while speaking to the media after court proceedings.Kwabena Adu-Boahene is in court battling claims of financial mismanagement, including fraud and embezzlement, following a detailed inquiry by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which uncovered suspicious transactions and attempted evasions of law enforcement.

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Financial audits showed that significant sums from NSB’s accounts were transferred to BNC Communications Bureau Limited, a company he co-owns with his wife.

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Investigations indicate that approximately GHS 49 million (about $7 million) was funneled into his personal accounts under the pretense of cybersecurity payments.

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While an initial GHS 9.5 million ($1.75 million) was transferred to ISC Holdings, no subsequent payments were made. Instead, large portions of the funds were allegedly used for private investments and distributed to undisclosed parties.

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Meanwhile, the Accra High Court hearing the case has directed the prosecution to file its witness statements by May 20.

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The presiding judge, Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, encouraged the prosecution to expedite the trial to ensure a swift resolution.

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