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High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO

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The High Court has declined a request by lead counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to dismiss charges against him, but has directed the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts filed against him.

Presiding Judge, Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, ruled today that while the prosecution must revise Counts 9 and 14, the trial will proceed on all charges.

This means the trial of the couple will continue on a combined 20 counts.

Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is facing 16 counts, while his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, is facing 4 counts. Both pleaded not guilty on May 18, 2026 and are currently on bail.

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Godfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General and lead counsel for the first accused, had argued for the dismissal of the charges. Reacting after the ruling, he said the decision was not sound and indicated plans to file an appeal.

“Even though they’ve been ordered to amend some of the charges, we’ll still file an appeal. I think the decision was not so sound,” he stated.

Augustines Obuor is lead counsel for the second accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni, whiles the Republic was represented by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney General.

The case relates to alleged financial irregularities at NAFCO and is being closely watched as part of government’s efforts to hold public officials accountable.

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The court has directed the prosecution to effect the amendments to Counts 9 and 14 before the trial proceeds further.

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Ghana deepens ties with Barbados – Ambassador Baba Sadiq

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Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Sadiq, has held talks with the High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana, H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja.

The meeting, according to the Ambassador, builds on the growing momentum in Ghana–Barbados relations, including the recent participation of Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, in high-level engagements in Ghana.

The two diplomats discussed strengthening cooperation in key areas including aviation and connectivity, tourism, trade and investment, education, culture, migration and security, reparations and multilateral affairs.

Ambassador Baba Sadiq noted that Ghana and Barbados share deep historical and cultural bonds, adding that the focus now is to translate that shared heritage into practical partnerships that connect people, unlock opportunities and strengthen Africa–Caribbean relations.

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A Plus leads AKA Energy delegation to Presidency over 270MW solar project

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Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans for the construction of a 270-megawatt solar energy project to power the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and the Gomoa Eco Park.

According to the MP, a delegation from AKA Energy Systems, led by its Chief Executive Officer, met with President John Dramani Mahama earlier yesterday, September 8, to formally inform him that preparations towards the project have commenced.

In a post, A Plus, who led the delegation to the Presidency, disclosed that the project will be a major power source for the manufacturing, industrial and commercial hub.

He stated that the project will be developed in phases, with Phase One expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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