‘The Fight Against Corruption Is Not Showbiz’ – Nana Akomea Fires Dominic Ayine
Nana Akomea has slammed the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, over his approach in unearthing the corrupt practices of officials of previous government.
The Attorney-General on Monday, March 24, held a press conference informing the public about his ongoing investigations and leveling allegations against some people that, according to him, were involved in acts that caused financial loss to the State.
Revealing shocking details of bribery and corruption, Dominic Ayine made mention of some names and among the revelations that were striking is a case involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene.
$7 Million Cybersecurity Scandal
He disclosed that Adu Boahene has been arrested in connection with a controversial $7 million cyber defense system contract.
Ayine said the contract was valued at $7 million with the objective of strengthening Ghana’s ability to detect, prevent and respond to cyber threats, data breaches, and digital espionage.
“In his capacity as Director of the National Signals Bureau, Mr. Adu-Boahene on January 30, 2020, signed a contract on behalf on the Government of Ghana and the National Security on one hand and on the other hand, an Israeli company named RLC Holdings Limited. The contract was for the purchase of a cyber defense system software at a price of $7 million.
“On February 6, 2020, he then transferred an initial amount of GH¢27,100,000 from the National Signals Bureau account at Fidelity Bank to a private BNC account at UMB. Official documentation on the transfer reveals that the amount was for the payment of cyber defense system software. He transferred the money to his private company”, he said.
Shocking Revelations About Adu Boahene’s Properties
Dominic Ayine disclosed details of properties allegedly acquired by Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, and his wife.
The properties, valued at millions of dollars, located in Ghana and abroad, are suspected to have been purchased with proceeds from his questionable activities.
He is said to have funneled a whopping amount of money from a $7 million contract meant for enhancing cybersecurity of Ghana into his private account to purchase 27 houses at $295000 each among other properties and further finance the his and his wife’s luxury life.
Rumble In The Jungle
He further warned that if what suspect, Adu Boahene and his wife have done is like a “Thrilla in Manila”, then Ghanaians should brace themselves for what he termed as a “Rumble in the Jungle” in the next few weeks.
Commenting on the issue on Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” show, the former STC Chief Executive, Nana Akomea admonished the Attorney-General not to put the cart before the horse.
He stressed the fight against corruption is a serious business, hence advised Mr. Ayine not to be too excited and quick to put out information especially when he hasn’t fully investigated nor charged any suspect in court.
To him, though he supports that any person who has embezzled government funds should be prosecuted, the Attorney-General’s approach is unacceptable.
“The fight against corruption is so serious because it involves State money…It is a serious business, not showbiz…What is the rush? Then you are making speculations in your press conference saying money was given to a certain Member of Parliament to kill a story, who is that Member of Parliament? If you say you are giving us a full disclosure, then tell it all. Why do you reveal some and conceal others?”, he remarked.
Source: Ghmessenger.com
