The Chair of the South African Council of Elders for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has defended the Attorney-General’s press briefing on Kwabena Adu-Boahene’s case, stating that it was simply an effort to inform the public about the matter and related corruption issues.
Speaking on Maakye on Kessben TV on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Quashie rejected claims of trial by public opinion, emphasizing that the Attorney-General acted in good faith by providing necessary updates.
He dismissed criticism from Adu-Boahene’s lawyers, who accused the Attorney-General of acting based on emotions and party bias, calling their argument misplaced.
“Before the establishment of laws, there was morality, and that should be the guiding post of life,” he stated.
Quashie further argued that the lawyers’ response lacked logical reasoning, stating, “The letter defeats the purpose of logic and makes us all look stupid.”
On Adu-Boahene’s arrest, he reminded the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of similar actions taken during their tenure, where individuals were arrested at airports or churches in pursuit of accountability.
He urged the NPP to refrain from creating the impression that public officials can misappropriate state resources and evade justice.
Quashie warned that offering legal protection to figures like Adu-Boahene could embolden other politicians to engage in similar misconduct.
“You can loot state resources and use the same ill-gotten wealth to seek legal representation when the state comes after you; I find this problematic,” he stated.
Adding “I’m not a lawyer, but commonsensically, the state must recover the loot and not be too interested in jailing Adu-Boahene. We need the money to build the country for the next generation.”
