Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for embattled former National Signals Bureau (NSB) boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has warned of possible disclosure of sensitive national security information by his client as part of his defense.
He says his client may be left with no option but to disclose such classified information to defend himself legally, considering the nature of the case in court.
Atta Akyea has cautioned that care must be taken in handling the matter to prevent such sensitive information from coming out.
Speaking to the media after proceedings Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the former Minister of Works and Housing under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration indicated that his client was not afraid to defend himself when he cautioned against disclosing certain information that might affect national security.
According to him, although Adu-Boahene swore an oath of secrecy when he assumed office, the nature and tangent of the matter in question may force him to come out with information that are highly classified.
“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.
Mr. Adu-Boahene has meanwhile revealed that portions of the money were given to then-opposition political parties to coordinate their results in the December 2024 elections and also given to a special aide of a presidential aspirant.
In the meantime, Adu-Boahene is still in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) despite the court’s seven-working-day remand order having elapsed. His lawyer, Mr. Atta Akyea, had informed the court that his client had been rearrested on a separate matter after the original remand period ended.
The former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau is facing charges including stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
He is said to have transferred monies meant to procure security apparatus for the state to his private account. He was originally remanded on Friday, May 2, 2025, over allegations of witness tampering.
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