PWREP questions State’s case against Adu Boahene, raises concerns over judges’ vehicles

The Parties Without Representation in Parliament (PWREP) has questioned the strength of the State’s case against former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene, arguing that evidence presented by prosecution witnesses has failed to establish a case capable of securing his conviction. PWREP says the prosecution’s case remains weak when assessed against the evidence on record and has warned that continuing proceedings without sufficient evidence could undermine the administration of justice.

In a statement, the group argued that the burden of proof rests with the State and that an accused person should not be expected to prove his innocence. “The State has failed to adduce sufficient evidence to establish a case capable of securing the conviction of Adu Boahene,” the statement said. It added that an accused person should not be subjected to prolonged prosecution where the evidence is insufficient to sustain the allegations.

PWREP cautioned against what it described as the use of suspicion, manufactured narratives or selective prosecution, insisting that criminal proceedings must be grounded in credible evidence. PWREP raises concerns over alleged vehicles for judges The group also raised concerns over claims that judges of the Specialised Court had received brand-new Toyota Land Cruisers.

It said the allegations raised questions about judicial independence, institutional propriety and public confidence in the administration of justice, and called for transparent clarification. “Justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. It must also be dispensed fairly, impartially and without favour or prejudice,” the statement said.

PWREP, however, did not provide details of the alleged vehicle distribution or evidence establishing the claims. Representatives of eight political parties endorse statement The statement was endorsed by representatives of eight political parties: Frank Owusu Frempong, Communications Director of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM); Prince Mensah, General Secretary of the National Democratic Party (NDP); Muniru Mohammed, National Organiser of the People’s National Party (PNP); Anthony Gold Ahinful, General Secretary of GUM; Richard Botchway, National Organiser of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP); Abdul Kadri Issah, Deputy National Secretary of the PNP; Oduro Clement, Communicator of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP); and Jerry Owusu Appauh, General Secretary of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG).

PWREP maintains that the prosecution must be judged by the evidence presented in court and that the principles of fairness and judicial independence must be protected.