Fresh revelations emerged in court today during the cross-examination of the prosecution’s second witness and Head of Finance at the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Ruby Edith Adumuah, as the trial involving Kwabena Adu Boahene and others continues.
The witness told the court that, in her capacity as head of finance within the National Security set-up, she is not aware of any theft or missing GH¢49.1 million.
She further stated that she has not reported any such financial loss to her superiors, the Attorney-General, EOCO, the Auditor-General, or the Police. According to her, it would have been her responsibility to flag any such irregularity if it had occurred.
She also indicated that there has been no complaint, management query, or adverse finding from the national security establishment regarding any missing GH¢49.1 million.
Her testimony adds a new dimension to earlier proceedings, where she disclosed that Adu Boahene was compelled by financial constraints within the National Security apparatus to arrange and pre-finance payments to suppliers.
Under cross-examination by defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea, she explained that the institution was at one point left with a balance of just GH¢11,000, prompting measures to address obligations with Ability Computers and Software Industries Limited of Israel.
Adu Boahene, who is standing trial alongside his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, faces multiple charges, including causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and stealing, in connection with an alleged GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity contract scandal.
Speaking to the media after proceedings, defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea maintained that the prosecution’s witness is being factual and that nothing can change the evidence presented.
“So far, so very good. The prosecution’s witness is just being factual, and there’s no way you can improve upon the facts that are before the court. There is nothing we have put across that is not from the prosecution itself. If your adversary is admitting your facts, then the conclusion is yours,” he said.
The developments in court appear to contrast with earlier claims by the Attorney-General, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, who alleged that Adu Boahene transferred GH¢49.1 million from a Bureau of National Communications account into a private company account linked to himself and his wife.
However, previous court proceedings revealed that the funds in question were disbursed through cheques signed by the National Security Coordinator and drawn from the “Coordinator’s Account–NSC” at Fidelity Bank for special operations. The defence argues that this undermines claims that the accused acted unilaterally.
The case has been adjourned to April 9, as cross-examination continues.
