Faiza Seidu Wuni — co-accused in NAFCO financial case with husband, facing 20 charges including stealing and money laundering involving GH¢62.6 million.
… 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. …
… 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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
… In a statement by the minority leader, he noted that “I have become aware of the unwarranted arrest and incarceration of the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, by the Economic and …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.