Accra: The trial of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, has been temporarily adjourned to August 25, 2026. This decision follows an injunction application filed before the Supreme Court, which seeks to restrain the High Court from proceeding with the trial during the legal vacation period.
According to Ghana Web, the application is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court on August 20, 2026. The Accra High Court proceedings were halted on August 17, 2026, after the defence highlighted the pending application. Presiding Judge, Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, expressed reluctance to continue with the trial, given the impending Supreme Court hearing.
Peter Osei-Asamoah, representing the defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea, requested the adjournment, citing Atta Akyea's other professional commitments during the legal vacation. This request aimed to ensure adequate legal representation for the accused, as per the 1992 Constitution. However, Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai opposed the application, pointing out that the reason provided for the adjournment was similar to a previous communication sent to the Chief Justice.
Dr. Srem-Sai also reminded the court of its earlier directive for the trial to continue during the legal vacation. He argued against the defence's attempt to dictate the trial's pace and urged the court to dismiss the adjournment request. The defence responded by emphasizing the necessity of the Supreme Court's decision before proceeding with the trial.
Osei-Asamoah clarified that the Supreme Court had not yet issued an order to restrain the High Court but emphasized the importance of awaiting its determination. Consequently, Justice Achibonga decided not to proceed with the trial while the application is pending before the Supreme Court.
Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Angela Adjei-Boateng face charges related to the alleged diversion of GHS49.1 million intended for a cyber-defence system. Both have pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretences, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office for personal gain, and obtaining public property by false pretences.