My assistance to Adu-Boahene, wife were part of my professional duties - Mildred Donkor tells court

Mildred Donkor, a former director at Advantage Solutions Limited, told the Accra High Court that her involvement in transactions linked to former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, was lawful and part of her professional duties as a banker. During cross-examination, Donkor asserted that the assistance she provided was legal, specifically regarding transactions on accounts belonging to BNC Communications Bureau Limited, Advantage Solutions Limited, and associated entities. She explained the use of pre-signed checkbooks, stating it was a necessary arrangement because obtaining signatures from Adu-Boahene and his wife for transactions was often difficult, especially when instructions were marked as urgent. However, Donkor denied using any of the withdrawn funds herself. When confronted with email evidence suggesting significant withdrawals, including one instance where Frank Anane allegedly withdrew GH¢17.6 million, and a total of GH¢18.33 million from various accounts, Donkor repeatedly responded, "I can't tell, my Lord." She also gave the same response when presented with figures suggesting total withdrawals by Mr. Anane, Edith, and Gerald Osei Tutu amounted to GH¢59.13 million. Earlier in the proceedings, the Deputy Attorney-General had objected to the defense's attempt to introduce emails related to withdrawal instructions, arguing they pertained to transactions after state funds had already been deposited into the accused's accounts.

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The assistance I provided was legal as part of my banking duties