Source: Political Desk
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging former National Signals Bureau (NSB) director, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, to specify the opposition parties he alleges received over GH¢8 million in 2024 for the acquisition of election collation logistics and equipment.
In a communication directed to the National Security Coordinator, the former intelligence chief accused the Attorney General of initiating a vindictive prosecution against him, contending that the GH¢49 million he is accused of misappropriating was allocated for secret national security operations.
While Adu-Boahene did not explicitly identify the NDC as a recipient of these funds, the party has categorically denied any such involvement.
In an interview with JoyNews, Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, the NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections and IT, refuted the allegations, asserting, ‘I can confirm that the NDC has no connection to the claims made in that report.
The individuals mentioned supported them during their recent protest. He is aware of his associates—that is who he was alluding to. It is illogical to expect my opponent to provide me with resources to defeat him in an election,’ he questioned.
Dr. Tanko further emphasized that other opposition parties have not demonstrated a genuine commitment to challenging the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and have frequently aligned themselves with it.
‘During our time in IPAC, whenever the NDC opposed the Electoral Commission and the NPP, those parties sided with the EC and NPP.
The NDC has no involvement in this matter. We have fought diligently, utilized our resources, and dealt a significant blow to the NPP.’
In response to inquiries regarding the possibility of the NDC receiving undisclosed funds, he categorically rejected the notion.
He asserted with confidence that such a scenario is entirely implausible, suggesting that those making such claims are merely grasping at straws, which will ultimately be of no benefit to them.
He advised that they should consider negotiating a plea bargain, as otherwise, Adu-Boahene may face a sentence of up to 25 years.
Dr. Tanko further emphasized that the NDC is in full support of the Attorney General’s initiative to prosecute the former NSB leader.
He stated unequivocally that the party has no involvement in the unfounded allegations being circulated. JoyNews has since attempted to contact representatives from the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Progressive People’s Party (PPP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM).
Although they chose not to comment publicly, they denied having received any form of support from National Security.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
