Ghanaian Officials on Trial: Millions in Public Funds Allegedly Misappropriated

Ghanaian Officials Face Trial for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds A high-profile trial is underway in Ghana involving Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, their associate Mildred Donkor, and their jointly owned company, Advantage Solutions Limited. The four are facing multiple charges, including stealing and conspiracy, resulting in a significant financial loss to the state. The case centers around the alleged diversion of 49.1 million Ghana cedis. Three key witnesses have provided detailed testimonies, significantly strengthening the prosecution's case. One witness, Frank Anokye Delpky, Adu-Boahene's errand assistant, stated, "I usually delivered the money to Adu-Boahene in his office in Labone." This testimony, along with others, paints a picture of systematic misuse of public funds and exploitation of internal security protocols. The trial's outcome will have significant implications for the fight against corruption in Ghana and the recovery of misappropriated public funds. The detailed witness accounts provide crucial evidence in holding those responsible accountable.