GH¢49m Controversy: Former NSB Chief Claims Funds Went to MPs, Opposition Party, and Mahama’s Aide

Former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has dismissed allegations of misappropriating GH¢49.1 million, offering a detailed account of how the funds were allocated.

In a letter addressed to the National Security Coordinator, and obtained by Citi News on Wednesday, May 7, Adu-Boahene clarified that the funds in question were used for various operational and strategic purposes. These included payments to Members of Parliament, support for an opposition party, and the procurement of vehicles for a special aide to former President John Mahama.

Adu-Boahene explained that the transactions involved two accounts established by National Security to manage urgent and sensitive operations. One was the Bureau of National Communications (BNC) account, described as a special operations account. The second, the BNC Communications Bureau account—allegedly co-owned by Adu-Boahene and his wife—was described as a special-purpose vehicle to facilitate discreet transactions.

Denying claims of diverting state funds for personal gain, Adu-Boahene said he disclosed the information “reluctantly” in a bid to defend his reputation.

He itemized several expenditures, including:

• GH¢9,537,000 paid to ISC Holdings for specialized cyber and electronic surveillance systems.
  
• GH¢6,900,000 allocated to personnel and operations involved in national stability and counter-terrorism efforts.
  
• GH¢960,000 and GH¢309,000 provided as allowances to Members of Parliament on the Defence and Interior Committee and the Subsidiary Legislation Committee, respectively, during the passage of the NSB Act and its Legislative Instrument.
  
• GH¢8.3 million reportedly directed to an opposition political party for acquiring communications equipment to aid in election results collation.
  
• GH¢5,135,000 allegedly given to the special aide of then President-elect Mahama for purchasing high-end vehicles, including a Nissan Patrol Platinum, a 2024 Nissan Patrol Titanium, and a 2022 Land Cruiser GXR.
  

Adu-Boahene’s revelations are expected to spark intense public debate and raise questions about transparency and accountability in the handling of national security funds.