Adu Boahen pockets GH¢49.1m from Ghana Water company contract?

Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has unveiled new criminal allegations against embattled former National Signals Bureau Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, adding to an ongoing trial over the alleged theft of GH¢49.1 million in public funds.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, this week, Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigations had uncovered another major fraud scheme involving Adu Boahene and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), in which over GH¢60 million was paid to his private firm for services not rendered.

According to the Attorney-General, the GWCL entered into an agreement with the now-defunct Bureau of National Communications (BNC) for the provision of secured internet services, at a bi-weekly fee of GH¢650,000.

However, Adu Boahene allegedly redirected payments intended for the government agency into the account of his private firm, BNC Communication Bureau Limited.

“For every month, Mr. Adu Boahene’s company received GH¢1.3 million from Ghana Water, claiming to provide internet services, supposedly by a government entity.

“Our investigations reveal that, conservatively, he received in excess of GH¢60 million under this fraudulent scheme,” Dr. Ayine stated.

He said this newly uncovered enterprise delayed the filing of charges, as investigators worked to determine whether it was distinct from the earlier GH¢49.1 million theft case.

“We are about completing the docket on that investigation and will charge him and his accomplices in that criminal enterprise separately,” the Attorney-General added.

Adu Boahene is already facing multiple charges including stealing, defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.

Also standing trial are his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, a former bank employee, Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited – a holding company he allegedly used to launder funds.

Dr. Ayine expressed confidence in the strength of the prosecution’s case, citing substantial documentary evidence such as bank records, deposit slips, and witness testimonies from insiders.

“All things being equal, I will obtain convictions on most, if not all, of the charges preferred,” he declared.

The Attorney-General also addressed criticism following his earlier press briefing in March, denying suggestions that he had pre-judged the accused or misled the public. He emphasized the constitutional obligation for public officials to act with transparency and accountability.

“Some said I was engaging in political propaganda. Let it be known that President John Dramani Mahama is fully briefed on these matters and has not been misled,” he said.

Dr. Ayine further revealed progress in other high-profile corruption investigations, including the Skytrain project, National Service ghost-name scandal, and procurement irregularities related to school Wi-Fi and the National Cathedral. He announced that charges in some of these cases are expected as early as next week.

Reaffirming his personal integrity, the Attorney-General denied recent social media allegations of corruption including claims that he received improper campaign support. He confirmed receiving GH¢200,000 in campaign donations and two pickup trucks, but insisted they were lawfully given and had no influence on his conduct in office.

“The President would not have appointed me if he had doubts about my integrity,” he said.

The trial of Kwabena Adu Boahene and his co-accused continues at the High Court in Accra.

 

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