Bias Allegations Halt GH¢49m NSB Trial  

Accra,Ghana – October 23,2025 - A dramatic scene played out at the Accra High Court on Thursday, October 23, 2025, when lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, walked out of the courtroom after Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyantei refused to grant an adjournment.

The defence team's bold move came after they filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to prohibit Justice Nyantei from continuing with the trial, citing alleged bias. Atta Akyea argued that it was only proper for the High Court to suspend proceedings until the apex court ruled on the matter.

Speaking to journalists after the courtroom exit, Atta Akyea justified his decision, stating, "I had filed for a prohibition of motion in the Supreme Court, saying that we're not comfortable that this judge would give us justice. I brought it to the attention of the judge. I also raised an issue that we should adjourn the case and abide by the outcome of the application of the Supreme Court. The judge said he won't grant us the adjournment and that he will continue the case".

The prosecution, led by Principal State Attorney Esi Dentaa Yankah, had opposed the adjournment request, arguing there was no legal justification to halt proceedings. Despite the defence team's exit, Justice Nyantei directed the case to proceed, with the second prosecution witness taking the stand.

Adu Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei Boateng, and two others are facing multiple charges, including stealing, money laundering involving GH¢49.1 million, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and abuse of public office. The third accused, Mildred Donkor, has become a prosecution witness after the Attorney-General withdrew charges.

The trial judge subsequently adjourned the case to October 30, 2025, for continuation, after Adu Boahene pleaded for an adjournment, citing his inability to reach his legal team.

Source – Lead News Online/Eugenia Boakye