The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application filed by lawyers representing former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, and his wife, who sought to overturn a High Court ruling that denied their request for further disclosures from the Attorney-General (AG).
The defense team, led by Samuel Atta Akyea, filed the motion in July 2025, demanding access to National Security operational account records from 1992 to date. This request spanned the administrations of Presidents Rawlings, Kufuor, Atta Mills, Mahama, Akufo-Addo, and the current Mahama government.
According to Mr. Atta Akyea, the Attorney-General’s office had selectively disclosed documents related to national security operations to strengthen its case, omitting vital information that could assist the defense. He contended that such partial disclosure hindered the accused persons’ ability to mount a fair defense.
However, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem Sai opposed the motion, arguing that the requested documents had no direct relevance to the charges facing the accused. He explained that the substantive case centers on allegations that Mr. Adu Boahene and his associates diverted funds from a government account into a private company they established within a specified timeframe.
The High Court, presided over by Justice Nyantei, earlier rejected the disclosure request, ruling that the defense had not demonstrated how the documents were crucial to the case.
During the appeal hearing on Monday, Mr. Atta Akyea maintained that the prosecution’s refusal to release certain pages of the report undermined his clients’ right to a fair trial, insisting that full transparency was essential.
After reviewing the submissions, a three-member panel of justices of the Court of Appeal dismissed the application, ruling that the defense had failed to prove any exceptional circumstances that justified halting proceedings or overturning the High Court’s decision.
The ruling means that the main trial will proceed as scheduled, with the Court reaffirming the lower court’s position that the requested disclosures were not material to the ongoing prosecution.
The case against Kwabena Adu Boahene, Angela Adjei Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and their company continues to attract national attention due to its connection with the National Security apparatus and allegations of financial misconduct involving state resources.
Legal analysts say the latest ruling underscores the judiciary’s stance on maintaining procedural discipline while ensuring that disclosure requests remain relevant to the specific charges being tried.
