Martin Kpebu is a private legal practitioner

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has rejected the assertion by the defense representation of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, that his rights have been breached in the handling of the case by the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine.

Contributing to the developing story on the NSB scandal on ‘PM Express’ on March 24, 2025, Kpebu noted that the claim by the legal team of the embattled NSB boss, that their client has been prejudged was erroneous.

He indicated that the public treatment of the case by Dr Ayine did not constitute breach of human rights, as the Attorney General had to provide the details on the case to the public in the spirit of transparency and accountability.

“Regarding the claim that Kwabena Adu-Boahene had been convicted in the court of public opinion, I would say that it is the price he has to pay in a functioning democracy. The Attorney General has to be accountable to the people as he carries out his duties. So, revealing some details of the case that has triggered the court of public opinion dealing with the matter ahead is something that has always been there. It has always been like that,” he said.

Kpebu cited examples from the United States of America (USA) to corroborate his point, saying; “Do you remember the OJ Simpson's trial? A lot of rhetoric was going on in the media even before the trial started. We can say same for the current New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, and even Donald Trump.

“So, I think it’s part of the price we pay when you are entrusted with public office and you decide to go near public funds or conduct yourself in a manner that allegedly constitutes a crime. That is what happens especially in functioning democracies,” he added.

Kpebu’s remarks follows a statement released by the representing counsel of the embattled NSB boss on March 24, 2025, stating, among other things, that their client had not been fairly treated by the Attorney General.

In the statement, the legal firm: Zoe, Akyea & Co. described the AG’s comments as a “prejudicial press engagement.”

They argued that his comments amounted to a public conviction while investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) were still ongoing.

“The power to investigate any Ghanaian for alleged criminal offenses has no party colours. It is a painstaking exercise to ensure that the rule of law is observed and that persons with material stakes are not unfairly targeted by those who wield the powers of the state,” portions of the statement said.

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