Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed explosive new details in the ongoing high-profile corruption case involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, describing it as a well-orchestrated scheme to siphon millions of cedis from state institutions through fraudulent contracts and false representations.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, Dr. Ayine disclosed that Ghana Water Limited (GWL) paid GH₵1.5 million every month to a private company owned by Adu Boahene in exchange for internet services allegedly provided by the then Bureau of National Communications (BNC), now NSB.
However, instead of directing the payments to the official government account, Adu Boahene allegedly provided GWL with the account details of his private entity, BNC Communications Bureau Limited.
“Our diligent investigation team came across yet another scheme hatched by Mr. Adu Boahene, this time involving Ghana Water Limited,” Dr. Ayine stated.
“Every month, GWL paid GH₵1.3 million to Kwabena Adu Boahene and his company in exchange for internet services provided by the government. The figure rose to GH₵1.5 million as our investigation progressed.”
He further explained that rather than remitting the funds to the NSB, Adu Boahene diverted them into his personal business account. “In other words, every two weeks, when GH₵650,000 left the account of Ghana Water, instead of going to the National Signals Bureau, it went to the account of a company owned by Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife,” Dr. Ayine said.
This revelation adds another layer to the criminal case against Adu Boahene, who is facing 11 charges including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, conspiracy, money laundering, causing financial loss to the state, and abusing public office for private gain. His wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, and two others — Mildred Donkor, a former bank officer, and Advantage Solutions Limited — are also facing charges.
According to Dr. Ayine, the state’s investigations have confirmed that at least $7 million (approximately GH₵49 million) was lost to the state through fraudulent contracts and financial manipulation.
He said the funds were redirected through shell companies and used to acquire real estate, luxury vehicles, and other assets both in Ghana and abroad.
“Meticulous investigations undertaken by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) uncovered the scale of the scheme. I can now confirm that at the conclusion of our investigation, that is how much he stole from the taxpayers of this country,” the Attorney General said.
He noted that some of the diverted funds were used to establish and operate businesses that were solely owned by the accused persons, demonstrating a clear abuse of public office for personal enrichment.
Despite public criticism about the timing and motivation of the prosecution, Dr. Ayine defended the integrity of the case and the professionalism of the investigative process. He expressed full confidence in the evidence gathered by EOCO under the leadership of its Executive Director, Mr. Raymond Archer.
“With the benefit of detailed bank statements, cheque records, and first-hand testimonies from key individuals who have agreed to cooperate with the state, I am confident that we will secure convictions on most, if not all, of the charges,” he added.
He dismissed claims that the prosecution was politically motivated, stating, “Let it be known that unlike some presidents in the past who were misled, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is on top of his brief and cannot be misled.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife have denied all charges, insisting they are innocent of any wrongdoing.
