The Kwabena Adu Boahene trial will continue after the Accra High Court refused a request to pause the case. Lawyers for the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau had asked the court to stay the criminal proceedings.
The defence argued that Kwabena Adu Boahene trial should be halted until an appeal is determined. They were challenging an earlier ruling that denied access to certain disclosure materials. They claimed that the documents were necessary for a fair trial.
The High Court rejected the application and ruled that Kwabena Adu Boahene trial must proceed. The court said the appeal would not automatically suspend the prosecution. The ruling means the case continues while the appeal runs its course.
Prosecution and Allegations
State prosecutors argued that the trial should not be delayed. The deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai said the defence had not proven exceptional circumstances. He added that some of the requested documents were irrelevant or not in the possession of the prosecution.
The charges in the Kwabena Adu Boahene trial include stealing, money laundering, and willfully causing financial loss to the state. The alleged amount linked to money laundering is GH¢49.1 million. Abuse of public office is also part of the case.
Co-accused in the Kwabena Adu Boahene trial 2025 include his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited. Mildred Donkor, who was previously charged, is now expected to serve as a state witness.
Prosecutors allege that funds were diverted from state accounts into private entities. The case has drawn public interest due to the scale of the allegations.
