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Catholic Church honours Speaker of Parliament
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The Wa Diocese of the Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for what it described as his enduring legacy of leadership grounded in wisdom and service.
The recognition took place during a Eucharistic celebration held in his honour at the Chapel of the Bishop of the Wa Diocese on 30th January 2026.
During the service, the Bishop of Wa Diocese, Most Rev Francis Bomansaan, praised the Speaker for his statesmanship and commitment to the underprivileged.
He noted that the Upper West Region and Ghana at large are fortunate to have a selfless leader and devoted Catholic serving as Speaker of Parliament.
A citation presented to Rt Hon Bagbin described him as a Christ like leader who exemplifies humility, service, love and integrity.
The citation noted that in a time when truth and integrity are scarce in public life, he stands out as a figure whose honesty offers guidance and hope.
In a brief statement, the Speaker expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for the honour and called for continued prayers and spiritual guidance for national leadership.
He also highlighted the role of the Catholic Church in Ghana’s development, particularly in deprived areas such as the Upper West Region.
He described the Church as a major pillar of development in northern Ghana and commended its contribution to education and health through the establishment and management of quality schools and health facilities.
Speaker Bagbin encouraged the Church to continue addressing both the spiritual and material needs of the underprivileged.
He further pledged Parliament’s support for the initiatives of religious bodies and faith based organisations across the country.
The event ended with prayers led by the Bishop and a group of priests, who asked for good health and divine blessings for the Speaker.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Lawyers for former NAFCO Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, say they will file an appeal despite a High Court directive for the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences in the ongoing case.
The court on Wednesday ordered the AG to amend the two charges in the case involving the former NAFCO CEO and co-accused, Faiza Seidu Wuni.
Reacting to the ruling, counsel for Hanan Aludiba, Godfred Yeboah Dame, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.
“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 said.
The case is part of ongoing prosecutions linked to alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).
The High Court’s directive means the prosecution will have to revise aspects of the charge sheet before the trial proceeds further.
Background
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, led by Godfred Yeboah Dame, filed an application seeking to have the charges against their client dismissed.
They contend the charges are fundamentally flawed and violate his right to a fair trial.
The State, represented by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the application, maintaining that the charges are valid and that the accused ought to face trial.
Lawyers for Hanan’s wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, led by Augustine Obour, who would also benefit if the application succeeded, yielded their time to the lead counsel for the first accused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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High Court rejects dismissal request in NAFCO Case, orders prosecution to amend 2 of 16 Charges Against former CEO
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.
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.
The court has directed the prosecution to effect the amendments to Counts 9 and 14 before the trial proceeds further.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
