Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba trial adjourned to review electronic devices

The trial of Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the former CEO of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCo), and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, has been postponed to October 20, 2026. This adjournment was granted to allow the defense team sufficient time to examine data on electronic devices recently returned to them by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The couple is being investigated for their alleged involvement in causing a financial loss of GH₵62.6 million to the state.

Originally set to begin on October 7, 2026, the trial proceedings were halted after the defense argued that the seized mobile phones and laptops contain information crucial for their case preparation. The defense contended that because these devices were only recently handed back by EOCO, they had not yet had the opportunity to properly review the digital evidence. The court agreed that access to this data was necessary for the defendants to mount an effective legal challenge.

In addition to the electronic hardware, EOCO has returned various sums of money that were previously held as part of the ongoing investigation. These returned assets include over £6,700 and GH₵2,750. The case against the former NAFCo boss has drawn significant public attention due to the scale of the alleged financial mismanagement at the state-owned enterprise, which is tasked with managing Ghana’s strategic food reserves and ensuring price stability for farmers and consumers.

The upcoming hearing on October 20 is expected to mark the formal start of the trial now that the defense has secured the return of their property. The resolution of this case remains a high-priority matter for state prosecutors seeking to recover funds and ensure accountability within public institutions. As the new date approaches, the focus will shift to how the recovered digital information will influence the defense's strategy against the substantial charges brought by the state.