Anti-corruption advocate, Edem Senanu, has lauded the Attorney General (AG) on his commitment to ensuring accountability among public officials, describing it as a step toward greater transparency and a deterrent against corruption.

His remarks come in response to investigations into the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, which uncovered a series of properties and suspicious financial transactions allegedly linked to misappropriated state funds.

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, stated that Adu-Boahene embezzled millions of dollars meant for a cyber defence project, diverting the funds into real estate investments in Accra and overseas.

He allegedly used a private company he secretly operated with his wife to siphon funds from a government contract, amassing significant personal wealth.

According to a report by adomonline.com, Senanu stated that the development sends a strong message that public officials who engage in corrupt practices can no longer assume they will evade scrutiny.

“It’s an important milestone. Any public officer engaging in such actions must realise the terrain is changing, and their misconduct is more likely to be exposed,” he said.

Commenting on the AG’s confidence in prosecuting corruption cases, Senanu noted that while the AG appears convinced, he has strong technical evidence that proving guilt in court remains the true test.

“It’s one thing for the AG to claim he has evidence, but another to present it convincingly in court and secure a conviction beyond reasonable doubt. So, let’s see how it plays out,” he remarked.

He added that the AG was unlikely to reveal his entire case before trial, noting that speculation about coincidences or political motives will be premature.

Responding to claims that the investigations are politically motivated, Senanu dismissed allegations of witch-hunting, arguing that every new administration is expected to scrutinise the actions of its predecessors.

“This is how accountability works. Every government will put the previous administration under a microscope. Those calling it witch-hunting may not fully understand how governance operates,” he explained.

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