BMW not stolen, allegations unfounded – Brobbey

Ghanaian businessman Philip Kwame Brobbey has refuted allegations linking him to the sale of a stolen BMW 740D vehicle to Kwabena Adu-Boahene.

He said the claims are part of a deliberate attempt to associate him with an ongoing criminal case he has no involvement in.

A statement from Intsiful Law Consult, counsel for Mr. Brobbey, said their client legally acquired the vehicle locally and sold it in August 2024, not December as some media reports have suggested. The statement noted that the buyer, Mr. Adu-Boahene, conducted his own due diligence before purchasing the vehicle and voluntarily proceeded with the transaction.

The lawyers emphasized that Mr. Brobbey was not the importer of the vehicle and had no interaction with Mr. Adu-Boahene since the transaction was concluded. They expressed concern over the timing of the resurfaced claims, suggesting it is an attempt to damage Mr. Brobbey’s reputation by capitalizing on Mr. Adu-Boahene’s ongoing legal troubles.

“These allegations are false and misleading. They have caused substantial reputational harm to Mr. Brobbey both in Ghana and abroad,” the statement said.

According to the legal team, the businessman has come under unnecessary public scrutiny, with questions being raised by business partners, community members, and family as a result of the reports. The lawyers warned that any further publication or circulation of what they describe as defamatory material may attract legal consequences.

They urged the media and general public to disregard the claims and called for responsible journalism on matters that involve legal proceedings or reputational risks.

Although the disputed vehicle sale is not connected to the current charges facing Mr. Adu-Boahene, the issue has gained attention due to the public interest surrounding his trial.

Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene is currently before the High Court along with his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, one Mildred Donkor, and a company, Advantage Solutions Limited. The four are accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million from the state in a deal to procure a cybersecurity system for the country.

They are facing 11 counts including conspiracy to commit crime, stealing, money laundering, using public office for profit, and causing financial loss to the state.