GH¢5.1m Was for Mahama’s Transition Vehicles – Ex-NSB Boss Claims from Custody
Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the embattled former head of the now-defunct National Security Bureau (NSB), has claimed that a sum of GH¢5.1 million currently under investigation was used to procure vehicles for then President-elect John Dramani Mahama during the post-2024 election transition period.
In a letter written from EOCO custody, where he is currently being held on remand, Adu-Boahene presented what he called a summary of Special Operations expenditure, describing it as part of a critical national security operation to facilitate a smooth presidential transition.
“The vehicles procured were for executive mobility and operational security in the delicate transition window following the 2024 elections,” the letter stated.
Facing Charges: Theft and Financial Loss
Adu-Boahene is facing multiple charges from the Attorney-General’s Department, including stealing and causing financial loss to the state. He has firmly rejected the accusations, insisting that all disbursements made under his tenure were for legitimate state-sanctioned operations.
The GH¢5.1 million forms part of broader scrutiny surrounding over GH¢10 million allegedly misused by the NSB prior to its dissolution. Previous memos from the former security chief have also alleged funding of logistics for unnamed opposition parties and secret payouts to MPs for supporting security-related legislation.
Allegations Stir Political Tension Post-Elections
The revelation adds to the growing controversy over the management of state funds in the aftermath of the 2024 general elections, particularly during the transition period which saw John Mahama return to power.
While the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from earlier claims of financial support to opposition parties, the new claim directly links presidential transition logistics to funds now flagged by investigators.
Adu-Boahene Maintains Innocence, Demands Fair Trial
In his letter, Adu-Boahene demanded a transparent and unbiased legal process, expressing concern that his prosecution is being politically weaponized. He called for the release of internal memos and authorizations that, he argues, would prove the funds were used in the national interest.
“I served the state, not any party or individual. The records are there,” he wrote.
Conclusion: Transition Spending Now Under the Microscope
With growing calls for a parliamentary probe and rising public interest in the financial integrity of Ghana’s transitional processes, Adu-Boahene’s latest claims are likely to intensify scrutiny of how state agencies operate during election handovers. Legal experts suggest the unfolding revelations could lead to a wider audit of past transition budgets and security protocols.
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