In a recent development, the High Court in Accra has reviewed the bail conditions for Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director of the National Signals Bureau, and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng. The couple had been in custody since their arrest last Thursday and Friday by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Justice Ruby Aryeetey, the presiding judge, reduced the bail sum for Mr. Adu Boahene from 120 million cedis to 80 million cedis, with two sureties, one of which must be justified. Madam Adjei-Boateng’s bail sum remains at 80 million cedis with two sureties, but without the need for justification.
The court also ordered that the couple’s passports remain with EOCO, and any travel plans must be approved by the organization. Additionally, they are required to report to EOCO three times a week for the next three weeks.
The couple’s lawyers had argued that the initial bail conditions set by EOCO were burdensome and unreasonable, prompting them to file for bail at the High Court. Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem Sai had raised concerns about the motion for bail, but the court ultimately reviewed the bail conditions in favor of the couple.
Lawyer Samuel Attah Akyea had pleaded with the court to grant his clients bail with reasonable terms, emphasizing that they are not flight risks since their passports have been seized by the state. He also highlighted the emotional toll on the couple’s four children, who have been left confused and worried about their parents’ whereabouts.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
