Former NAFCO Boss Hanan Abdul-Wahab Released by EOCO After Airport Arrest
The legal saga involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, took a dramatic turn this week as he was released by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after spending several days in custody. Sources close to the matter revealed that Mr. Abdul-Wahab was released on Wednesday evening, with no conditions attached. This development follows his re-arrest by EOCO at the Accra International Airport on July 4, just as he was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom. Investigators alleged that he had tried to access a frozen account at Republic Bank through fraudulent means before attempting to leave the country. The airport arrest reignited a legal tussle between the Attorney-General’s Office and Mr. Abdul-Wahab’s legal team over the legitimacy of his detention. Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, indicated that the state planned to seek a review of a High Court order that had previously permitted the former NAFCO boss to travel. Mr. Abdul-Wahab remains under investigation for alleged financial irregularities during his time at NAFCO. He and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, were earlier charged alongside others over financial offences related to the state-owned company. However, those charges were dropped after prosecutors cited new evidence, resulting in their discharge by the court. Despite the withdrawal of charges, EOCO re-arrested both Mr. Abdul-Wahab and his wife, a move that has sparked debate about the legal basis for their continued detention. Throughout the ordeal, Mr. Abdul-Wahab has firmly maintained his innocence, with his lawyers challenging the state’s actions at every turn. EOCO insists its operations followed the law, while Mr. Abdul-Wahab’s lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has dismissed the state’s claims, arguing that no application was filed to review the travel order before the arrest. The case continues to attract public attention as the investigation unfolds and both legal teams prepare for the next phase. For now, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is a free man, but the legal and investigative proceedings surrounding his tenure at NAFCO remain far from over. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
We are solidly in support of President Mahama’s Decision–Alagumgube
The leader of the Alagumgube Association, Mr. Gabriel Agambila, has voiced strong support for the President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to decline a visit from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to Mr. Agambila, this move sends a clear message about the need for accountability in the wake of xenophobic violence committed by South Africans against other Africans, including Ghanaians. Mr. Agambila made his remarks following public commentary by Kwesi Pratt Jr., managing editor of the Insights newspaper. Mr. Pratt, speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on July 8, 2026, criticized the Ghanaian government’s handling of diplomatic discussions with South Africa. He argued that the public disclosure of confidential exchanges between the two governments was damaging to the ideals of African unity and detrimental to Ghana’s diplomatic reputation. “The optics are bad,” Mr. Pratt said, emphasizing that international relations rely on trust and that sensitive discussions should not be leaked into the public domain. In contrast, Mr. Agambila insisted there was nothing wrong with the President’s decision. He argued that President Ramaphosa had failed to address or curb the xenophobic actions of his countrymen, instead appearing indifferent or even supportive by being seen taking pictures with those perpetrating the violence. For Mr. Agambila and the Alagumgube Association, the refusal to welcome President Ramaphosa is a principled stand. “If he truly valued other African countries such as Ghana, he would know what to do to his people who took laws into their own hands by killing innocent Africans just because they find themselves in South Africa,” Mr. Agambila asserted. The leader concluded that the Alagumgube Association stands firmly behind the President’s choice, believing it upholds both the dignity and safety of Ghanaians and sends a strong message about the importance of leadership and responsibility on the African continent. Source: Apexnewsgh.com