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Faiza Seidu Wuni

Also known as: Mrs Wuni · Madam Seidu Wuni · Hajia Faiza Wuni

Wife of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, co-accused in trial over alleged GH¢62.6 million financial loss to the state.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by Faiza Seidu Wuni, the second accused in an ongoing criminal trial, seeking permission to travel abroad with her seven-year-old son for medical assessment and treatment. …

    High Court dismisses Faiza Seidu Wuni’s travel request for son’s treatment
  3. Joy Online

    … The applicant, Faiza Seidu Wuni, who is standing trial alongside her husband in an ongoing criminal case, is asking the court to vary her bail conditions to enable her to travel abroad. …

    Former Buffer Stock CEO’s wife seeks court approval to travel to UK for son’s medical treatment
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the former NAFCO CEO and co-accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni. …

    Hanan Aludiba’s Lawyer to appeal High Court decision despite order to amend charges
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing 16 counts, while his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, is facing 4 counts. …

    High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO
  6. Joy Online

    … Mr Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Wuni, are standing trial on 20 counts, including allegations of causing financial loss to the state. …

    Court rejects Hanan’s bid to strike out entire buffer stock case against him
  7. Joy Online

    … Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are facing trial over allegations that they orchestrated a scheme to divert public funds meant for the National Buffer Stock Company and the School Feeding Programme for their personal benefit. …

    Hanan Abdul-Wahab trial adjourned after Wontumi judgment delays court proceedings
  8. Daily Guide

    … Aludiba is standing trial with his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million. …

    Ex-NAFCO Boss Urges Court To Strike Out Charges
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    The High Court in Accra has granted bail to the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, who are standing trial over alleged corruption and financial-related offences invol …

    Court grants GH¢63.5m bail to ex-NAFCO CEO and wife in alleged corruption trial
  11. Daily Guide

    Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba The Attorney General has filed 20 new charges against former Chief Executive Officer of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to …

    Buffer Stock Case: Hanan, Wife Charged Over GH¢62.6m ‘Theft’
  12. Joy Online

    Fresh court documents filed at the High Court in Accra have alleged a list of criminal charges against former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, over alleged financial improprieties in …

    Ex-NAFCO boss Hanan and wife dragged back to court over alleged theft, fraud and money laundering exceeding GH¢60m
Politics

EOCO returns seized cash, phones, laptops to Hanan after defence motion

The News

The Economic and Organised Crime Office has returned £6,700, GH¢2,750, two laptop computers and at least six mobile phones seized from former Ghana Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul Wahab Hanan, his wife, and their driver, who are on trial in a financial crimes case. The return followed a motion by the defence arguing the mobile phones were critical to trial preparation.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. EOCO returns seized cash, phones, laptops to Hanan after defence motion

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office has returned £6,700, GH¢2,750, two laptop computers and at least six mobile phones seized from former Ghana Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul Wahab Hanan, his wife, and their driver, who are on trial in a financial crimes case. The return followed a motion by the defence arguing the mobile phones were critical to trial preparation.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Court defers NAFCO trial pending decision on seized phones

    A High Court in Accra has deferred the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, who face charges including fraud and stealing totalling GH¢62.6 million, to await its decision on an application for the release of mobile phones and personal effects seized from the accused.

    1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Deputy AG challenges defence counsel's illness letters in NAFCO trial

    The Deputy Attorney General challenged letters and medical reports submitted by defence counsel in the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hannan Abdul-Wahab Aliddiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni over alleged financial malfeasance in school feeding supplies, saying the first accused's counsel's letter lacked evidence of illness and the second accused's medical report bore no signature from a licensed medical officer.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Court adjourns NAFCO trial to late September after counsel's medical excuse

    The trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab has been adjourned to September 29 and 30 after his lawyer submitted a medical excuse. Abdul-Wahab and his wife face charges including stealing, fraud, and money laundering related to the National Food and Buffer Stock Company.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Godfred Dame criticises vacation hearing in NAFCO case

    Former Attorney General Godfred Dame, representing NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has criticised the court's decision to hear proceedings during the legal vacation, arguing there is no emergency or urgency to justify the action and that compelling parties to participate in a trial during vacation goes against judicial practice.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Accra High Court suspends Buffer Stock trial pending Supreme Court ruling

    The Accra High Court has suspended the criminal trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, pending a Supreme Court decision on an injunction challenging trials during the judiciary's legal vacation. Defence lawyers have petitioned the Chief Justice, arguing that the directive allowing selected trials to proceed during vacation departs from established practice and is inconsistent with the Constitution.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Hanan Abdul-Wahab wife's trial adjourned to August after counsel absences

    The High Court in Accra adjourned the criminal case of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni to August 17, 2026, after lawyers for both accused failed to appear in court. The Deputy Attorney-General questioned explanations for the absences, noting that lead counsel had previously indicated unavailability during legal vacation and requesting medical evidence.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Hanan explains absent lawyer Dame is ill, in hospital

    Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab told the Accra High Court on Wednesday that his lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, is unwell and receiving medical attention, explaining the lawyer's absence from proceedings. Dame had previously objected to the court's decision to hear the criminal case during the legal vacation period.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Lawyers protest conducting trials during legal vacation

    Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory. They contend the directive is unconstitutional and say they cannot comply.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Lawyers protest conducting trials during court legal vacation

    Lawyers representing former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene have written to the Chief Justice protesting the decision to conduct their trials during the legal vacation, calling it unprecedented and discriminatory, and indicating their inability to comply with what they describe as an unconstitutional directive.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 30 July

  1. High Court dismisses travel request for accused's son's medical treatment

    An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by Faiza Seidu Wuni, second accused in a criminal trial, seeking permission to travel abroad with her seven-year-old son for medical assessment and treatment. Her counsel argued the trip was in the child's best interest, while the Deputy Attorney-General opposed it, citing the State's duty to balance the child's welfare.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Former NAFCO CEO's wife seeks court approval to travel to UK

    Faiza Seidu Wuni, wife of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has filed an application with the High Court seeking permission to travel to the United Kingdom for their son's medical treatment while standing trial on criminal charges. The prosecution has raised concerns about the timing of the application, filed weeks after her husband made a similar request, while the defence argues it is solely for medical purposes.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Aludiba's lawyer plans appeal despite High Court charge amendment order

    Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba announced an appeal of the High Court's decision, even though the court ordered the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences against Aludiba and co-accused Faiza Seidu Wuni. The case involves alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. High Court rejects dismissal bid in NAFCO former CEO trial

    A High Court judge has refused a request to dismiss charges against former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba but ordered the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts against him; the trial will proceed on all charges, with Aludiba and his wife facing a combined 20 counts.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Court rejects Hanan's motion to strike buffer stock case

    The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the former CEO of the National Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, to strike out his entire charge sheet; the court ordered the prosecution to amend only Counts 9 and 14, allowing the case involving 20 counts of alleged financial loss to the state to proceed.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Hanan Abdul-Wahab trial adjourned due to Wontumi judgment delays

    The Accra High Court rescheduled the trial of former National Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab after court proceedings were delayed by a lengthy judgment in a separate case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako. Abdul-Wahab and his wife face allegations of orchestrating a scheme to divert public funds from the National Buffer Stock Company and School Feeding Programme for personal benefit.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ex-NAFCO CEO files motion to strike out criminal charges

    Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, has filed an application requesting the court strike out charges against him, arguing they are vague and ambiguous and violate his constitutional right to a fair trial. He and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, stand trial for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million across 16 counts including fraud and money laundering.

    21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 18 May

  1. Court grants GH¢63.5m bail to ex-NAFCO CEO and wife

    The High Court in Accra has granted bail to former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, who stand trial over alleged corruption and financial-related offences involving more than GH¢50 million in public funds. The court imposed stringent bail conditions including a travel ban, passport surrender, and fortnightly reporting to EOCO.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Attorney General refiled charges against NAFCO ex-CEO over GH¢62.6m loss

    The Attorney General has filed 20 new charges against former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GH¢62.6 million, after the couple were discharged in May 2026 and new evidence was discovered. The charges include defrauding by false pretences, stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ex-NAFCO boss and wife face 20 criminal charges

    Former National Food and Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, have been charged with 20 counts including stealing, fraud, money laundering, and abuse of public office over alleged financial improprieties. Prosecutors accuse Aludiba of fraudulently obtaining GH¢734,400 from NAFCO in 2017 under the pretext of rent payments.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 10 May

  1. The Law examines case withdrawals and re-arrests in Ghana

    JoyNews' The Law programme hosted a discussion on case withdrawals and re-arrests, prompted by the re-arrest of former NAFCO CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni by EOCO shortly after the Attorney-General withdrew charges against them. Legal experts examined the implications for prosecutorial discretion, due process, and the rule of law in Ghana's justice system.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Deputy AG says no denial of lawyer access to ex-NAFCO chief

    The Deputy Attorney General said no one had denied the former NAFCO chief executive access to his lawyers following his re-arrest after a court discharge. Dr Srem-Sai stated the former NAFCO boss was sent to EOCO for interrogation and reportedly fell ill and was hospitalised, and criticised the former Attorney General for appearing on radio programmes instead of accompanying his client for questioning.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana lacks clear law on re-arresting discharged suspects

    Private legal practitioner Justice Abdulai says Ghana's criminal justice system has no specific legislation regulating the re-arrest of suspects whose charges have been dropped, a gap he illustrates through past cases including Gregory Afoko's detention despite court bail decisions.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority leader demands release of NAFCO former CEO and wife

    Minority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate release of former NAFCO CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, arrested by EOCO on 5 May 2026, describing it as extrajudicial harassment following the withdrawal of charges against them in court.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. EOCO re-arrests Buffer Stock CEO and wife after charges withdrawn

    Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office of "extra judicial harassment" after the re-arrest and detention of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni on May 5, 2026, following the withdrawal of charges against them and three others in an ongoing Buffer Stock case.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Minority leader slams EOCO re-arrest as harassment and abuse of process

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office for re-arresting former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, calling the move needless, politically motivated, and an abuse of due process. The couple were previously part of five individuals arraigned over alleged financial impropriety linked to the Buffer Stock Company, but charges were withdrawn after the court upheld defence objections and the prosecution's case was challenged.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. EOCO re-arrests ex-NAFCO CEO hours after High Court discharge

    Former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife were re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office shortly after being discharged by the High Court in a case involving alleged GH¢78 million loss to the state. Their lawyer, Godfred Yeboah Dame, contended the re-arrest raises constitutional and procedural concerns and alleged the couple was denied access to legal representation.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former NAFCO boss re-arrested following fresh evidence discovery

    The former Chief Executive of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, were re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office following the Attorney-General's decision to withdraw charges and restart prosecution with newly discovered evidence. Legal analyst Martin Kpebu predicted the expanded case signals the uncovering of additional assets related to their alleged GH¢78 million involvement in school feeding programme losses.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. EOCO re-arrests NAFCO boss moments after court discharge

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office re-arrested former NAFCO Chief Executive Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his spouse Faiza Seidu Wuni on 5 May 2026, minutes after the Attorney-General's Department withdrew criminal charges in a case involving an alleged GH¢78 million loss to the state related to the national school feeding programme.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. State withdraws charges against former NAFCO CEO and wife

    The Deputy Attorney-General announced on May 5 that the state has withdrawn criminal charges against former National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his co-accused in the alleged GH¢78 million loss case, following the discovery of fresh evidence and to ensure a fair trial. The court subsequently struck out the charges against Mr Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, discharging them from the case.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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