Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Minister of Justice, Justice Srem Sai, has defended the pace of the prosecution in the ongoing case against former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene.
He argued that the case is one that is simple and backed by strong evidence.
Adu Boahene is currently on trial for allegedly causing a financial loss of GH₵49 million to the state.
Speaking on The Law on JoyNews on April 19, 2026, Justice Srem Sai dismissed claims that the Attorney General’s office is overwhelmed or struggling to prosecute the case.
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According to him, the prosecution’s argument is based on clear evidence that public funds were transferred from a state account into a private account under the guise of procuring defence equipment.
“It is a simple case. Public money was moved from a public account into a private account with the explanation that it was for the purchase of defence equipment,” he stated.
He added that evidence before the court shows the funds were instead used to acquire personal assets, including houses and high-end vehicles, which he said constitutes unlawful private benefit and a loss to the state.
Justice Srem Sai also rejected several arguments put forward by the defence, describing them as inconsistent.
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He noted that an earlier claim that the funds were part of a loan arrangement to state institutions did not hold up under scrutiny.
He further dismissed attempts to introduce exchange rate considerations, explaining that the funds in question were in cedis, making such arguments irrelevant.
Addressing more recent claims by the defence that the private account was a secret national security account, he said available evidence contradicts that position.
According to him, the prosecution has presented details of how the funds were spent, including property acquisitions and rental income received by beneficiaries.
Despite public interest in the case, Justice Srem Sai stressed that the prosecution remains focused on courtroom proceedings rather than engaging in media exchanges.
“I do not believe in stepping out of court to grant interviews after every sitting,” he said.
He added that doing so could prejudice the case.
He emphasised the need to protect the integrity of the judicial process and ensure a fair trial for the accused.
