The four accused persons in the National Signals Bureau case, including former NSB boss Kwabena Adu-Boahen and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, have pleaded not guilty to all charges levelled against them. The charges include stealing, defrauding by false pretence, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit a crime.
The accused persons’ lawyer, Samuel Atta-Akyea, had prayed the court to adjourn the case, arguing that his clients had been ambushed by the state and had not been properly served with the charges. However, the Attorney General opposed the application, stating that the accused persons and their lawyer were aware of the charges.
The court directed that the charges be read to the accused persons and their pleas taken. Kwabena Adu-Boahen faced seven individual counts, while his wife faced one count of collaborating with him to use his office for personal gain. The couple, along with two others, also faces charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit a crime.
The judge has granted all accused persons temporary bail under their existing conditions, pending a determination on Friday based on in-camera evidence to be presented by the Attorney General. The Attorney General alleges that Kwabena Adu-Boahen has attempted to tamper with a key witness in the case.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
