Adu-Boahene has not requested a plea bargain agreement – Atta Akyea
Lead counsel for former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has denied reports suggesting that his client is seeking a plea bargain with the Attorney-General’s Department.
Speaking to the media after court proceedings on Monday, May 26, Samuel Atta Akyea dismissed the claims as baseless, stating that neither his client nor the latter’s wife, Angela Adjei Boateng—also standing trial—had initiated any discussions about a plea deal.
“We have not made any overtures. There is nothing on the table for us to plea bargain. There has been no request—formal or informal—for any plea bargaining from my clients,” Atta Akyea stated. “These rumours are not only misleading but also intended to tarnish the reputation of a man who insists on his innocence and is prepared to clear his name through the judicial process.”
He added that his clients remained confident in their defence and committed to contesting the charges in open court. He also cautioned against what he described as “trial by media,” urging the public to allow the legal process to unfold without interference or speculation.
Mr Atta Akyea further clarified that the court had made no ruling on a plea bargain, but merely acknowledged that it could be a consideration for the defence once disclosures are served. The case has been adjourned to June 11.
Meanwhile, the Accra High Court has directed the defence not to engage in any plea bargain negotiations until the prosecution files and serves full disclosures. The order follows a request by Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai, who asked for more time to meet the disclosure deadline due to the unavailability of a key investigator.
Dr Srem-Sai explained, “We couldn’t comply with the deadline because one of our key investigators was indisposed, thus unavailable to sign the relevant documentation. Our failure to comply with the orders was never deliberate or intentional. We pray you grant us a week’s adjournment. The investigator will be back on Friday.”
Presiding judge, Justice John Nyadu Nyante, granted the request and ordered that all disclosures be filed by June 2. He further directed that no plea bargain requests should be considered until the accused have received and reviewed the relevant prosecution documents.
