Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), bringing to a temporary close the latest chapter in his ongoing legal battle with the state.
Sources close to the matter said Mr Abdul-Wahab was released at about 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, without any conditions after spending four days in EOCO custody.
His release follows his re-arrest at the Accra International Airport on Saturday, July 4, shortly before he was due to travel to the United Kingdom. EOCO alleged that the former NAFCO CEO had attempted to use false means to gain access to a frozen Republic Bank account before his intended trip abroad.
The arrest sparked renewed legal controversy, with the Attorney-General’s Office defending the action while Mr Abdul-Wahab’s lawyers questioned the legal basis for his detention.
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, had earlier disclosed that the Attorney-General intended to return to the High Court in Accra to seek a review of the court order that granted Mr Abdul-Wahab permission to travel outside the country.
Mr Abdul-Wahab has been under investigation over alleged financial misconduct linked to his tenure at NAFCO. He and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, were previously charged alongside other individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities involving the state-owned company.
Those charges were, however, withdrawn by the Attorney-General’s Office after prosecutors indicated that fresh evidence had emerged, leading to the discharge of all the accused persons by the court.
Despite the withdrawal of the charges, EOCO subsequently re-arrested Mr Abdul-Wahab and his wife, a move that generated debate over the legality of the agency’s actions.
While EOCO has maintained that the re-arrest was conducted in accordance with the law and due process, Mr Abdul-Wahab has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
His legal team, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has also challenged the state’s account of events, insisting that his client’s arrest was unlawful.
According to Mr Dame, contrary to claims made by the Attorney-General’s Office, no application had been filed before the High Court to review or set aside the order permitting Mr Abdul-Wahab to travel prior to his arrest at the airport.
Although the former NAFCO CEO has now regained his freedom, the broader legal issues surrounding the investigations remain unresolved, with the Attorney-General’s Office expected to pursue further legal action as investigations continue.
