By Gifty Boateng
Kwabena Adu-Boahene’s alleged extravagant and immoral lifestyle is coming to light, raising serious questions about the abuse of power within National security and political circles under the erstwhile NPP government.
The former head of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), who until recently was a Deacon at the Assemblies of God Church, is said to have celebrated his birthday by flying in strippers from the United States.
According to a report, the 44-year-old, married to Angela Adjei-Boateng and with two beautiful children and several reported ‘side-chicks’, allegedly had adult dancers flown from Florida to his party.
This celebration was reportedly held at a classified National Security guest house located somewhere in Roman Ridge, Accra, where the dancers were showered with US dollars packed in a standby volt.
The story was broken by Ghanaian radio presenter Blakk Rasta, who has been following Adu-Boahene’s controversial cases. He questioned the morality of a church deacon, who preaches about salvation, indulging in such a “strip tease birthday celebration” at a sensitive government facility.
A PATTERN OF IMPUNITY
The allegations of the party are just the latest in a series of shocking accusations against Adu-Boahene. He is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with the Attorney General Office, over the alleged diversion of GHS49 million in state funds.
Sources from within the security corridors allege that Adu-Boahene’s wealth was acquired through unconventional means. He is accused of purchasing numerous expensive properties and vehicles, and even using his position to terrorize and kidnap citizens.
According to the report, Adu-Boahene operated his own private cells and armory, using them to arbitrarily arrest people who criticized him or the government.
Among his alleged victims are social media activist Bongo Ideas and Country of an international airline, Sylvia Patience Baah, who was allegedly kidnapped after preventing Adu-Boahene from boarding a plane.
The New Republic has gathered several other investigations relating to money laundering, importation of stollen cars, and dubious contracts diversion for private gains among many, have surfaced since his arrest in February.
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has frozen many of his assets as investigations continue.
Blakk Rasta has promised further revelations, including allegations of Adu-Boahene’s attempt to forcefully acquire a leading fertilizer company, Glofert Limited. The case highlights a disturbing trend of impunity among high-ranking officials in Ghana’s government.