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Ghana NAFCO former CEO financial crime trial

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2026-10-06 23:54 UTC → 2026-10-22 12:03 UTC · added removed

Hanan Abdul-Wahab Hanan, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are facing criminal charges in Ghana related to the alleged misuse of state funds. In late September 2026, the High Court in Accra adjourned the trial following a defense application to release seized personal properties, including mobile phones. Defense counsel counsel, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, argued that these devices contained information essential for legal preparation and that withholding them infringed upon constitutional rights. The prosecution prosecution, represented by Principal State Attorney Esi Dentaa Yankah, opposed the delay, noting that court proceedings are recorded. By early October 2026, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) returned several seized items to the couple, including £6,700, GH¢2,750, two laptops, and at least six mobile phones. The legal proceedings follow investigations into financial crimes, with some These assets having been were seized during investigations in 2025 and others during Hanan’s arrest at an airport in July 2026. On October 19, 2026, the Court of Appeal granted a stay of proceedings after the defense challenged the charge sheet, arguing it was defective and lacked sufficient particulars. In response, the Attorney-General has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court to overturn this decision. Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai argues that a challenge to a charge sheet does not constitute an exceptional ground for staying a criminal trial. The Supreme Court's ruling will determine if the proceedings can resume.

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  1. 2026-10-22 12:03 UTC Ghana NAFCO former CEO financial crime trial
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