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Ghana’s Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has acknowledged growing pressure from the public to prosecute officials of the previous administration. However, he has assured Ghanaians that he will not rush any case to court without solid evidence.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, March 24, Dr. Ayine stated:
“I will not rush to court on any matter, the President knows that. Yes, the pressure is coming, but not from politicians, from ordinary Ghanaians.”
During the press briefing, Dr. Ayine issued a stern warning to all banks against facilitating any transactions involving the assets of Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, and his wife. He revealed that the Financial Intelligence Centre is closely monitoring their accounts.
“If any bank fails to heed this warning, its managers will be held liable,” he cautioned.
Investigations have uncovered that funds, allegedly proceeds of crime from Advantage Solutions Limited and BNC Communications Bureau Limited, have been funneled through suspicious transactions. Authorities are currently tracking ten companies linked to Mr. Adu Boahene.
“If any executives, directors, or employees of these companies attempt to move assets, they will be arrested and prosecuted,” the Attorney-General warned.
Possible Foreign Citizenship and Passport Probe
Dr. Ayine also disclosed that Mr. Adu Boahene may have acquired a second citizenship using his amassed wealth.
“He has two service passports, and intelligence suggests he may possess a foreign passport. EOCO is following up on this. His wife’s British passport is already in EOCO’s possession.”
Mr. Adu Boahene was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Thursday, March 20, upon his arrival in Ghana from London Heathrow. He was intercepted at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3 Departures after being informed that his name was on EOCO’s stop list.
However, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has condemned the arrest, calling it politically motivated. He argues that the move undermines justice and fairness, warning that such actions set a dangerous precedent.
Despite the growing political controversy, Dr. Ayine insists that all investigations will be handled professionally, with due process followed before any prosecutions proceed.
