Kwabena Adu-Boahene Says GH¢5.1m Was Used to Buy Vehicles and Handed to then President-Elect's Aide
- Kwabena Adu-Boahene claimed President John Mahama's 2024 election team benefited from the funds he has been accused of misappropriating
- In a letter, he stated that the National Signals Bureau used over GH¢5 million to buy vehicles, which were handed over to the President-elect's aide
- Netizens who saw the post about Adu-Boahene's comments on the funds were taken aback and expressed their opinions in the comments section
The former Signals Bureau Director-General claimed that a portion of the money he had been accused of embezzling was used to purchase vehicles for the President-elect after the 2024 elections.
In a letter written from the EOCO cells, Kwabena Adu-Boahene claimed that the National Signals Bureau spent GH¢5,135,000 on vehicles for President John Mahama after he earned a second term.
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He stated that the vehicles, including a 2024 Nissan Patrol Platinum and a 2022 Land Cruiser GXR, were all purchased for the President-elect after the elections in 2024.
In addition to this claim, he noted that his outfit released some funds to support the 'opposition party' during the 2024 general elections.
Adu-Boahene noted that NSB gave a political party he named as the 'opposition' an amount of GH¢8,300,000 ahead of the 2024 elections.
As it stands, it is unclear whether he was referring to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the recipient.
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Adu-Boahene's comment comes after he was accused of misappropriating $7 million belonging to the state. Reports indicated that he transferred the money meant for a state contract to his personal accounts.
He is alleged to have used the funds to buy properties, including houses and cars in Accra, Kumasi and outside of the country. He is currently facing 11 charges pressed against him by the Attorney General and is serving his seven-day remand in EOCO's custody as sanctioned by a court.
The statement from Adu-Boahene is included below:
Netizens react to Adu-Boahene's claims
Netizens who saw the letter of Adu-Boahene were taken aback and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.
Many called for his claims to be investigated and for those who reportedly received funding from him to be sanctioned.
@fixondennis wrote:
"$500k to opposition? NDC?"
@Iam_MrIdeas wrote:·
"That man shouldn’t be allowed to speak to the public. His trial should also be held in camera, and it has to start from the AG restricting his media engagement on his case, cos if you’re familiar with how top National Security operatives operate and the kind of info they’re privy to…. Hmn."
@heisBerimah wrote:
"Item Number 8 Is Shocking! Out of the money Adu Boahene is being accused of stealing, $500,000 was given to the NDC to build their election coalition system in September of last year. Yet, they seek to blame and frame him as a thief."
@piennoforever wrote:
"If this went to an opposition party, imagine what went to the incumbent government. NPP gov’t most definitely had the lion's share. A country that’s struggling to fulfil its debt obligations is out there giving handouts to political parties for elections. How does this make sense?"
Kwabena Adu-Boahene charged with money laundering
Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that three people, including Adu-Boahene were charged with causing the state financial loss.
The Attorney General alleged the accused stole over GH¢28 million under the pretext of procuring a cyber defence system.
Boahene and his co-accused face charges including conspiracy, defrauding by false pretences, and abuse of public office.
Source: YEN.com.gh
