Former National Signals Bureau Chief Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison Over Wealth Accumulation Charges
Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director-General of Ghana’s National Signals Bureau, and his wife face up to 25 years in prison if found guilty of illegally amassing wealth, according to Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, March 24, 2025, Dr. Ayine disclosed that Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife have been granted bail set at GHS 260 million with two sureties, as investigations continue into his financial dealings. The Attorney General further revealed that the former security official may have acquired foreign citizenship, allegedly financed by his accumulated wealth.
According to Dr. Ayine, preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Adu Boahene possesses two service passports, raising questions about potential dual nationality. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is reportedly verifying intelligence suggesting that he holds a foreign passport.
“The massive wealth he has accumulated raises the possibility that he has purchased another citizenship,” Dr. Ayine stated. He also confirmed that EOCO is currently in possession of Mr. Adu Boahene’s wife’s British passport as part of the investigation.
Mr. Adu Boahene was arrested by EOCO officials on Thursday, March 20, 2025, upon his arrival in Ghana from London Heathrow. He landed at approximately 8:30 PM on a British Airways flight and was intercepted at Kotoka International Airport while waiting for his baggage at the CIP lounge.
Immigration officials reportedly informed him of an issue with his name that required clarification at Terminal 3 Departures. However, after a brief discussion at the immigration office, he was informed that he was on EOCO’s stop list and subsequently taken into custody.
The case has sparked political controversy, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin condemning the arrest as politically motivated. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, March 21, 2025, Afenyo-Markin described the move as an act of political persecution under the current administration.
“This sets a dangerous precedent and undermines democratic principles of justice and fairness,” Afenyo-Markin asserted.
As legal proceedings unfold, the case is expected to draw significant public and political scrutiny, given the gravity of the allegations and the implications for Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.
