Ghana's ex-security chief trial resumes with key investigator's testimony
The trial of former National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene is set to resume later this month. Lead defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea has hinted at a pivotal court appearance by Frank Marshall Cromwell, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) investigator handling the case. Akyea expects Cromwell's testimony to shed light on his role in the proceedings.
Atta Akyea, representing Adu-Boahene, has described Cromwell's involvement as that of a 'conveyor belt' within EOCO. He suggests the investigator may lack deeper insight into the case's core issues. Despite this, the defence lawyer believes Cromwell's statements could clarify the allegations against his client.
The trial, which the defence finds progressing satisfactorily, will continue on March 24 and 25, 2026. Cromwell's testimony is expected to address his investigative actions and any connections to national security matters. EOCO, known for leading high-profile cases like Adu-Boahene's, has not publicly tied this specific investigation to broader security concerns. Akyea remains sceptical about Cromwell's firsthand knowledge of the case's central details. Still, he anticipates the investigator's appearance will provide necessary context for the court.
Cromwell's upcoming testimony may define key aspects of the trial's direction. The defence's focus remains on challenging the evidence and understanding his exact role in the investigation. The court will reconvene later this month to hear his statements.
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