The High Court in Accra has dismissed a request for adjournment by the newly appointed lawyer for Mildred Donkor, the third accused in the ongoing National Signals Bureau (NSB) embezzlement case involving GH¢49 million in alleged stolen state funds.
Presiding judge, Justice John Nyante Nyadu, ruled on Tuesday, July 29, that Donkor had been given ample time to secure legal representation and should have adequately briefed her lawyer prior to the hearing.
“I ordinarily would have granted the request if the accused were illiterate,” the judge remarked.
“But for someone as literate as she is, and who knew this case had been adjourned to allow her to find legal representation, it was expected that she would update her lawyer on all relevant matters.”
Donkor’s new counsel, Mr. Nutifafa Nutsukpui, appeared in court for the first time and explained that he had only been retained the previous night and had not fully reviewed the case documents. He noted that the accused submitted incomplete materials late in the day, which limited his ability to prepare adequately.
However, Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the request, arguing that the late engagement of counsel should not delay proceedings.
“The motion before the court does not directly concern the third accused,” Dr. Srem-Sai emphasized.
“Disclosure is an ongoing process. When counsel officially enters the case, he will have access to all disclosures relevant to his client.”
The accused—former NSB Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and a fourth individual—are facing charges of embezzling GH¢49 million in public funds and allegedly using the proceeds to acquire multiple properties.
The case has been adjourned to Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Source: AdomOnline
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