The former head of the now-defunct National Security Bureau (NSB),Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has defended the use of GH¢5.1 million currently under investigation, stating that the funds were used to purchase vehicles for then President-elect John Dramani Mahama.

In a statement written from EOCO custody, where he remains on remand, Adu-Boahene outlined what he called a summary of expenditures under “Special Operations” during the critical post-election transition period.

The former intelligence chief, who faces multiple charges from the Attorney-General—including stealing and wilfully causing financial loss to the state—has strongly denied any wrongdoing and insists the expenditures were legitimate.

He insisted that every disbursement made under his leadership at the NSB was authorised, and directly related to national security operations. “I am not a thief,” he wrote.

“All funds were expended in good faith and in service to the Republic.”

In his letter, Adu-Boahene stated that the vehicles in question were essential for the logistical needs of the incoming President and his team, and that procurement was carried out under urgent and classified directives.