Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, assumed responsibility for the high-profile trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director of the National Security Bureau (NSB), and two others, at proceedings held at the High Court (Criminal Court 3).

The Attorney-General’s prosecution witness, Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, Head of Finance at the NSB, came under intense scrutiny during cross-examination led by Samuel Atta Akyea Esq., who represented the accused.

The questioning focused on the structure and use of National Security funds, including Compensation, Goods and Services, Capitalisation Expenditure, and Special Operations Expenditure, all of which operate under the Ghana Financial Incorporated Management System.

The witness confirmed that while Goods and Services expenditures are audited annually by the Auditor-General, Special Operations funds are not subject to routine auditing due to the sensitive nature of their use.

Atta Akyea probed the witness on the operation of the Special Operations Fund, which is maintained in a private account controlled by the National Security Coordinator.

Adumuah acknowledged that payments to suppliers, including for fuel and other operational needs, are processed through the Public Financial Management System, after which the money leaves public accounts.

She also confirmed that cheques totalling GH¢49.1 million, including amounts of GH¢1,000,000, GH¢27,100,000, and GH¢21,000,000, were signed by the late National Security Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Kyeremeh, for Special Operations purposes.

The cross-examination further revealed that some National Security operations are time-sensitive and may require pre-financing before official budgetary releases. 

The Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem-Sai, appeared alongside counsel Esi Yankah and Rabiatu Abdulai for the State, ensuring the proceedings remained aligned with prosecutorial expectations.

Justice Achibonga adjourned the case to March 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., and March 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., for continuation of proceedings.