We’ve only released 20 per cent of the evidence—Deputy AG on Adu-Boahen investigations 

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has defended the limited public release of evidence in the ongoing case involving former government official Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahen and his wife.

 The couple is facing charges of embezzlement and money laundering linked to GH¢39 million in state funds.

Speaking in an interview on Ghana Tonight with Alfred Ocansey on March 24  2025, Justice Srem-Sai explained that only a small portion of the evidence has been shared publicly to avoid jeopardising the legal process.

“We have disclosed only 20% of the evidence to avoid compromising the trial,” he said. “Prosecutors must believe in their evidence. When the Attorney-General says we’ll secure a conviction, it’s based on facts not prejudice.”

According to him, investigations have traced GH¢16 million from a government account to a private company also named BNC, which is allegedly owned by Mr Adu-Boahen and his wife.

The funds were reportedly used to purchase 27 properties in Mayfair and Oyarifa, each said to be worth around $295,000.

Mr Srem-Sai added that the suspects were taken to the properties to confirm ownership and that the prosecution has supporting documentation, including bank transfers and land titles.

Meanwhile, the legal team for Mr Adu-Boahen, Zoe, Akyea & Co., has sharply criticised the public remarks made earlier by the Attorney-General, describing them as prejudicial.

In a statement, the law firm said:
“The power to investigate any Ghanaian for alleged criminal offences has no party colours. It is a painstaking exercise to ensure that the rule of law is observed and that persons with material stakes are not unfairly targeted by those who wield the powers of the State.”

The lawyers warned against what they described as public trials before formal charges are laid, adding:

“All professional investigations, and not politically motivated ones, must be devoid of razzmatazz and propaganda. The suspect, who is the subject of the investigation, must first be charged before he is subjected to public trial so that if he is innocent, he is not destroyed by prejudicial attacks and trial propaganda before his day in court. These considerations must guide our jurisprudence.”

But Mr Srem-Sai maintained that the disclosures were lawful and carefully chosen to keep the public informed without compromising the case.

“We haven’t revealed everything. Only what is necessary, and even that has been carefully considered,” he said.

The Attorney-General’s Department says further charges are expected, and asset recovery efforts are underway both in Ghana and abroad.