'Nobody steals money and records it' - Deputy AG rubbishes claims in Adu-Boahene case

The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Justice Srem Sai, has pushed back against criticisms over his public commentaries on the ongoing Adu-Boahene case.

Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on April 20, 2026, Justice Srem Sai addressed concerns surrounding a witness’s statement that she was unaware of any theft within the organisation at the center of the trial.

According to him, such claims are not unusual in cases involving alleged financial misconduct.

“Nobody steals money from an organisation and records that they have done so,” he said in response..

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He emphasised that acts of embezzlement are typically uncovered only after individuals leave office and subsequent investigations begin.

His remarks come amid heightened public interest and debates over the proceedings, with sections of the media highlighting the witness’s testimony as potentially favourable to the defense.

However, Justice Srem Sai suggested that such interpretations may be premature and misleading.

He also clarified his approach to public communication during the trial, noting the need to balance transparency with fairness to the accused.

“I am a public official. I owe the public explanation on everything I do but it is not fair to the accused person for me to come out of court every day and speak from my perspective. That risks misconstruing what actually happened in court,” he stated.

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While acknowledging the role of public opinion, he stressed that the outcome of the case would ultimately depend on evidence presented before the court, not on media narratives.

The Deputy Attorney General reiterated that the prosecution has already filed its evidence and remains satisfied with the direction of proceedings.

He indicated that the state is not pursuing a conviction at all costs but is committed to due process.

“We are focused. We are on track. We believe that we can secure conviction. We are not here to, by force, convict somebody who has not done anything wrong. But we are ready to go through the process to the end,” he said.

The Adu-Boahene case continues to unfold, drawing significant public and legal scrutiny as it progresses through the courts.

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