Confusion Deepens in Alleged GH¢1.3 Million Monthly Internet Deal Involving Former NSB Boss

 

The legal battle involving former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has taken a new twist as conflicting accounts emerge over the controversial GH¢1.3 million per month internet service deal with Ghana Water Limited (GWL).

According to the State’s allegations, the payments allegedly meant for internet and surveillance services from National Security to GWL were instead diverted into Adu-Boahene’s personal account. The controversy, which spans from 2018 until the contract’s suspension in April 2025, has raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability in government contracts.

Samuel Atta Akyea, legal counsel for the embattled Adu-Boahene, has disputed GWL’s version of events. Speaking to journalists after court proceedings on Monday, May 26, 2025, the former legislator insisted that it was GWL that initially approached National Security not the other way around.

He argued that the request was not for simple internet services but for a comprehensive surveillance system to monitor and protect Ghana’s water supply.
“It’s not just about internet service. Ghana Water sought help from National Security to install systems to monitor and safeguard the integrity of water distribution,” Atta Akyea stated.
He stressed that his client has not been proven guilty and urged the public to avoid drawing conclusions before the full facts are presented in court.
“At the moment, he’s innocent under the Constitution until proven otherwise,” he added.

Contrary to the lawyer’s narrative, GWL’s Acting Director, Mutawakilu Adam, maintains that National Security initiated the service arrangement. In an interview with TV3, he explained that GWL was approached by National Security to provide internet and cybersecurity services across all its offices.

Adam further revealed that payments of GH¢1.3 million per month split into two GH¢650,000 instalments—were made through standing orders from GWL’s account. These payments were believed to be going to National Security as part of a formal agreement.
“To our knowledge, we were paying National Security for the service,” he said.
However, it later emerged that the bank account receiving the funds, though similar in name to National Security, did not belong to the institution. This has triggered suspicion of fraudulent activity and misrepresentation.

Even more alarming, Adam disclosed that the official agreement document is missing.
“I’ve searched for the agreement and haven’t found it. Even the NIB (National Intelligence Bureau) says they don’t have it,” he said.

The case raises serious questions about the oversight of public sector contracts and how such large monthly payments could be processed over several years without proper checks. If proven, the alleged diversion of funds could represent one of the most significant breaches of public trust in recent years.

The court proceedings are expected to continue, as investigations intensify to uncover the truth behind the payments, the missing agreement, and whether there was an intentional attempt to defraud the state.

Meanwhile, legal experts and political commentators are calling for a thorough forensic audit and greater transparency in dealings between government agencies and service providers.

The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for public sector governance and efforts to combat corruption in Ghana.