Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Kwesi Botchway Jnr, has mounted a strong challenge against the state’s case against former National Signals Bureau Director General, Kwabena Adu Boahene, arguing that the prosecution is full of inconsistencies and evidential gaps that could lead to an acquittal.

In a detailed analysis titled “Shocking Revelations Why Kwabena Adu Boahene Will Walk Free,” Botchway Jnr said that despite the serious allegations of diverting GH¢49.1 million, the state has failed to build a coherent criminal case capable of securing a conviction.

He stressed that public anger and political talk cannot replace solid evidence in court.

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“The state may have a politically explosive case, but winning in court is a different matter entirely as the court deals with material evidence, facts and a coherent story,” he stated.

The lawyer pointed out several major setbacks for the prosecution, particularly the testimony of their own key witness, Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, Head of Finance at the NSB.

According to him, the witness described the payments as “genuine special operations transactions” that were properly authorised.

He also highlighted contradictions regarding the source of the funds, the nature of the accounts used, and the claim that the cyber defence system was never delivered.

Botchway Jnr noted that the witness admitted under cross-examination that certain accounts were official operational accounts and that large cash movements were routine for National Security work.

“In criminal law, especially in complex financial crime cases, prosecutors must present a consistent, coherent and unambiguous narrative,” he stressed.

Lawyer Botchway Jnr argued that these inconsistencies create a significant reasonable doubt, and unless the prosecution can prove criminal intent and unlawful enrichment beyond a reasonable doubt, Adu Boahene is likely to be acquitted.

He maintained that the accused has no duty to prove his innocence, as the burden of proof lies solely with the state.

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