The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office over the renewed detention of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive, Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni.
In a statement issued on May 6, 2026, Mr. Afenyo-Markin described the arrest as “unwarranted,” arguing that it followed the withdrawal of charges in an earlier court proceeding involving the couple and three others.
He alleged that the prosecution case had weakened after defence lawyers successfully challenged aspects of the trial during case management, leading to the withdrawal of all charges in court.
According to him, attempts by the Attorney-General to introduce additional witness statements were rejected by the court, a development he claims preceded the withdrawal of the case.
The Minority Leader further alleged that the couple was re-arrested by Economic and Organised Crime Office on May 5 shortly after leaving court, despite previously being granted bail.
He described the move as “impulsive,” questioning the basis for their continued detention and claiming they were held on unspecified charges.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin also raised concerns about access to legal representation, alleging that the couple’s lawyers were denied entry to meet them while in custody.
He accused EOCO and the Attorney-General’s Department of engaging in what he termed “extra-judicial harassment,” warning against what he described as the politicisation of state investigative processes.
He further suggested that the rearrest appeared to follow earlier public commentary from the Attorney-General on the case, which he believes may have influenced subsequent actions.
Calling for immediate release of the couple, the Minority Leader urged law enforcement agencies to strictly adhere to constitutional due process and ensure fairness in all ongoing investigations.
