The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected claims that the Attorney-General is being prejudicial in the case involving former National Signal Bureau Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, March 24, Dr. Srem-Sai defended Dr. Dominic Ayine’s assertion that the evidence against Mr. Adu Boahene is strong enough to secure a conviction.
He argued that such a position is not unusual, emphasizing that the Attorney-General is not a neutral arbiter but a party in legal proceedings.
“Attorney-Generals all the time have a stance on any case that they take to court. They have their position. The Attorney-General is not an arbiter who is required to be fair and not to prejudice a case,” he explained.
His comments follow concerns raised over the Attorney-General’s confidence in securing a conviction even before Mr. Adu Boahene has been officially charged.
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament have argued that such pronouncements could influence public perception and judicial processes.
However, Dr. Srem-Sai maintained that the Attorney-General’s role inherently involves taking a position on cases he prosecutes.
“Anytime he’s arresting someone or putting a person before a court, that Attorney-General is always saying that ‘I have what it takes to obtain a conviction.’ So it is nothing new, it is nothing out of place,” he added.
Adu Boahene and Wife Remain in Custody
Mr. Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, were recently arrested in connection with an alleged financial misconduct case involving a $7 million cyber defence contract.
While they have not yet been formally charged, they remain in custody as they work to meet their bail conditions.
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