Samuel Atta Akyea, legal counsel for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has denied allegations that he leaked sensitive national security correspondence related to the ongoing GH¢49 million NSB trial.
According to Ghana Web, Speaking after court proceedings on May 26, 2025, Atta Akyea dismissed claims implicating him in the leak, emphasizing the seriousness of the documents involved.
“I don’t know who leaked it, but I could tell an authority that I would never leak such a letter, but it has implications and ramifications,” he stated.
He further stressed that the content of the letters involves highly sensitive national security matters that should not be exposed to the public.
Atta Akyea also revealed that since the letters were sent, his legal team has not been contacted by national security officials but remains open to any formal communication.
“I’m sure in good time if they want to approach us on some matters or invite us, we will go,” he noted.
The letters in question, addressed to the National Security Coordinator, outline potential national security concerns surrounding the prosecution of Adu-Boahene, who faces 11 corruption-related charges tied to the NSB funds.
Atta Akyea argued that the case contravenes key legal frameworks, including the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030) and the National Signals Bureau Act, 2020 (Act 1040).
In addition, Adu-Boahene has categorically denied misappropriating funds, providing a detailed account of disbursements to various individuals and organizations.
These payments, he asserts, were for legitimate national security operations and included funds allocated to parliamentary committees and specific operations conducted between 2020 and 2024.