Former NAFCO boss and wife granted bail in GH¢50m case

The High Court in Accra has granted bail to former National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, in a case involving alleged financial offences exceeding GH¢50 million.

Mr Aludiba was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60 million with two justified sureties.

His wife was granted bail in the sum of GH¢3.5 million, also with two justified sureties.

The two pleaded not guilty to a revised 20-count charge sheet filed by the Office of the Attorney-General.

As part of the bail conditions, the court ordered that both accused persons be placed on a stop list at all entry and exit points in Ghana.

This means they are not allowed to travel outside the country while the trial is pending.

They have also been directed to surrender their passports to the Court Registry.

In addition, the court ordered them to report to the Economic and Organised Crime Office once every two weeks.

The court said the accused persons would remain subject to their existing EOCO bail conditions until they fully satisfy the new terms set by the High Court.

It noted that there could be delays in meeting the fresh bail requirements, especially the provision of justified sureties and other administrative conditions.

The court gave them until May 21, 2026, to fully comply.

The Attorney-General was also ordered to file all outstanding witness statements and disclosures within seven days.

The accused persons were directed to file the list of witnesses they intend to call, should they decide to lead evidence in their defence.

The case has been adjourned to May 28, 2026, for a Case Management Conference.

At that stage, the court is expected to set timelines and procedures for the substantive trial.

Mr Aludiba and his wife are standing trial over alleged corruption and financial-related offences linked to public funds at NAFCO.

NAFCO is a state institution responsible for managing strategic food reserves and supporting food security interventions across the country.