The Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, Tweneboah Fokuo, has defended the former National Signals Bureau (NSB) boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, over his decision to write a detailed memo to the National Security Coordinator concerning funds expended during his tenure.
Adu-Boahene’s memo, which has stirred public and political debate, claimed that over GH¢8 million was distributed to opposition parties to support the procurement of logistics and equipment for election collation ahead of the 2024 general elections.
He also stated that the GH¢49 million he is currently being prosecuted for was used for covert national security operations.
Additionally, Adu-Boahene alleged that GH¢5,135,000 was paid to the special aide of then President-elect for the purchase of high-end vehicles, including a Nissan Patrol Platinum, a 2024 Nissan Patrol Titanium, and a 2022 Land Cruiser GXR. He accused the Attorney General of engaging in a “malicious prosecution” against him.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV with Selorm Adonoo on Saturday, May 10, Tweneboah Fokuo slammed critics of Adu-Boahene, arguing that the former NSB head had been left with no choice but to release the information.
He added that Adu-Boahene had attempted to engage the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, without success, and only wrote to the National Security Coordinator as a last resort after coming under intense pressure and criticism.
“If you read his letter carefully, he started by saying that he had kept all this kind of information from his interrogators, knowing the institution he works for and the implications on the nation as a whole. He kept those to himself. He made every effort to try to reach out to the Attorney General [Dr. Dominic Ayine].
He emphasised, “But he never had the chance, and so he was pushed to the wall. This guy was pushed to the edge. When the issue started, people were pushing him, saying all sorts of things against him. Now he goes out as a last resort to put this out, and people are uneasy, saying all comments against him.”
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