Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwettey, has called for a full-scale, independent investigation into explosive allegations made by the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, regarding the disbursement of GH₵49 million. "These are not mere rumours," Dr Akwettey stated during an appearance on Newsfile on JoyNews, addressing the serious claims outlined in a memo from Adu-Boahene, which alleged that substantial sums of money were diverted for political and presidential purposes. "When GH₵8.3 million is said to have been channelled to one political party, and GH₵5.1 million to presidential aides, we cannot simply shrug this off," he emphasized.
Akwettey urged the Attorney-General and relevant security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter. "Every cedi that has been mentioned must be accounted for," he stressed.
He warned that inaction would come at a high cost to public trust. "If we allow these accusations to linger without verification, we risk undermining confidence in our national security apparatus and the rule of law." Dr Akwetey further called for the probe to be conducted carefully and free from political interference. "Let us ensure that this process is neither politicised nor rushed.
The Ghanaian people deserve clarity and accountability-only then can we move forward with confidence."
