Lawyer Says Adu-Boahene Breached Oath of Secrecy with Unauthorised Disclosures
Mr. Victor Adawudu, a private legal practitioner, has raised concerns that Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau, may have violated his oath of secrecy by publicly sharing confidential information about his previous role.
Speaking on a current affairs programme over the weekend, Mr. Adawudu stressed that public officials are bound by an oath that prohibits the direct or indirect communication of sensitive matters encountered during their tenure, unless explicitly permitted by law. He warned that breaching this obligation carries legal consequences.
His comments follow the release of a letter dated May 6, 2025, in which Mr. Adu-Boahene responded to allegations of embezzlement leveled against him by the Attorney General. In the letter, addressed to the National Security Coordinator, Mr. Adu-Boahene claimed that the funds in question were allocated for national security operations—not misappropriated.
However, Mr. Adawudu questioned the legitimacy of those financial transactions, noting that they did not appear to be officially sanctioned. He explained that all disbursements within the National Signals Bureau are governed by established protocols and require oversight from various bodies, including the National Security Council, the relevant minister, and internal financial departments.
He further noted that budgets for intelligence operations must be approved by Parliament and are subject to audits by the Auditor General.
Mr. Adawudu also took issue with Mr. Adu-Boahene’s claims of financial disbursements to political opponents and parliamentarians. He clarified that cooperation between national security agencies and opposition parties typically revolves around intelligence gathering—not monetary transfers.
As for payments to lawmakers, Mr. Adawudu suggested such transactions usually pertain to facilitating the passage of critical legislative instruments during periods of financial constraint.
He concluded by advising that Mr. Adu-Boahene present his justifications in the appropriate legal forum.
