Defence in Adu-Boahene Trial Tenders Emails on Cash Withdrawals
The defence team in the trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two co-accused persons has tendered a series of email communications into evidence, linking them to cash withdrawals from accounts belonging to Advantage Solutions Limited and its subsidiaries.
During further cross-examination of Madam Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness, defence counsel Samuel Atta-Akyea presented exhibits relating to withdrawal requests from accounts connected to the accused persons. The emails, some sent directly by the witness and others on which she was copied, outlined payment instructions to various individuals on behalf of the companies under scrutiny.
Madam Donkor confirmed that GH₵100,000 was withdrawn from one account, while a separate withdrawal of GH₵1 million was made on August 16, 2024. She told the court that such transactions would be reflected in the relevant bank statements generated by the institutions involved.
The defence pressed further, suggesting that the total amount personally withdrawn by Madam Edith Adumuah from accounts linked to BNC Communications Bureau Limited, Advantage Solutions Limited, and their subsidiaries amounted to GH₵22.8 million. Madam Donkor said she could not confirm the overall figure but acknowledged that certain transactions had been carried out.
The witness also revealed that when Madam Adumuah was unable to withdraw funds in person, one Stephen Arthur was authorised to act on her behalf. Donkor told the court she had been instructed to send emails to facilitate payments to Arthur from accounts associated with Advantage Solutions Limited and its subsidiaries. She confirmed she acted on instructions from Mr. Adu-Boahene and his wife regarding the persons to whom payments were to be made.
The prosecution did not object to the tendering of the email documents, and the court admitted them into evidence, including communications dated March 2, 2023. Mr. Atta-Akyea suggested that the total withdrawals made by Arthur from the accounts amounted to GH₵13.89 million, though the witness said she could not verify that amount either.
The defence subsequently presented four additional emails requesting payments to a third individual identified as Osei Tutu. Madam Donkor confirmed that one of the emails was sent directly by her, while she was copied on the remaining three. These documents were also admitted into evidence without objection from the prosecution.
The case, which has attracted significant public attention amid broader questions about financial accountability in Ghana’s business and political landscape, has been adjourned to June 9, 10, and 11, 2026, for continuation of cross-examination.
The trial comes at a time when Ghana is working to strengthen confidence in its financial institutions. The economy has shown signs of robust recovery, with [Finance Minister Ato Forson recently declaring that the country’s GDP has surpassed the $100 billion mark](/ghana-economy-surges-past-100-billion-dollars-as-ato-forson-declares-strong-recovery) — a milestone that underscores the importance of transparent financial governance as the country seeks to consolidate its gains.
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