Private legal practitioner Lawrence Kwesi Botchway Jnr. has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of misleading the public and undermining national development in its case against former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu-Boahene.

Adu-Boahene is facing charges including stealing, defrauding by false pretences, causing financial loss to the state, and abusing public office. EOCO alleges he misappropriated GH¢27.1 million under the guise of procuring a cybersecurity system from ISC Holdings Limited, which it claims was never delivered.

But in a strongly worded Facebook post, Botchway dismissed the allegations as false, insisting the system was procured and is currently operational. He cited President John Mahama’s remarks at a September 10, 2025, media encounter, where the President confirmed the NSB had been equipped with technology to track online hate speech and abusive communications.

“The President’s statement is direct confirmation of the cyber defence system procured under Mr. Adu-Boahene’s leadership,” Botchway argued, adding that ISC Holdings Limited has also provided written confirmation of the system’s delivery.

He accused EOCO, led by Raymond Archer, of presenting misleading reports to the Attorney General’s Department, and criticised the current National Security leadership for remaining silent while still using the system.

Describing EOCO’s conduct as “official deception,” Botchway warned that such actions erode public trust and harm nation-building. He further invoked scripture, likening the agency’s actions to bearing false witness.

“Fellow Ghanaians, the irony is that the succeeding National Security is silent and giving oxygen to EOCO’s official deception,” he said, while commending President Mahama for indirectly confirming the system’s existence.