Emmanuel Akwettey, Executive Director, Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), has urged a thorough investigation into the GH₵49 million disbursements alleged by former National Signals Bureau (NSB) boss Kwabena Adu-Boahene.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, 10 May, Mr Akwettey stressed that the seriousness of the claims demands a prompt and transparent inquiry.
“These are not mere rumours,” he said.
“When GH₵8.3 million is said to have been channelled to one party and GH₵5.1 million to presidential aides, we cannot simply shrug this off. The Attorney-General and the relevant security agencies must probe every cedi that has been mentioned.”
He went on to insist that public confidence in state institutions hinges on addressing these allegations head-on.
“If we allow these accusations to linger without verification, we risk undermining trust in our national security apparatus and the rule of law,” Mr Akwettey warned. “A full, independent investigation will demonstrate that no one is above scrutiny.”
Concluding his remarks, Mr Akwettey called on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee to exercise rigorous oversight.
“Let us ensure that this process is neither politicised nor hurried. The Ghanaian people deserve clarity and accountability—only then can we move forward with confidence.”
This comes after Mr. Adu-Boahene, currently on trial for allegedly misappropriating GH¢49 million, claimed part of the funds were distributed to opposition parties for “covert national security operations”.
In a memo addressed to the National Security Coordinator, the former spy chief claimed the huge sums in question were used for covert national security operations.
This, he said, included some GH₵8.3 million for “communications equipment” for an opposition party and nearly GH₵1 million in payments to legislators for passing key security laws.
Consequently, the former spy chief accused the Attorney General of launching a malicious prosecution against him.
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