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Former NAFCO Boss Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba Arrested at Accra Airport Amidst Legal Controversy

Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), was recently arrested at the Accra International Airport while attempting to travel to the United Kingdom ². This arrest has sparked significant legal debate, with his lawyers accusing the Attorney-General and his deputy of orchestrating an "unlawful" operation ³.

Details of the Arrest

Aludiba was apprehended at the airport for alleged fraud ¹. Reports indicate that he was awaiting trial when the arrest occurred ¹. The incident has raised questions regarding judicial travel permissions, as his lawyers contend that the operation violated a High Court order that permitted him to travel ³.

Legal Ramifications and Accusations

Following the arrest, Aludiba's legal team threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General and his deputy ³. They argue that the arrest was a deliberate disregard for a court order and an attempt to unlawfully restrict their client's movement ³. The lawyers assert that the High Court had granted Aludiba permission to travel, making his arrest at the airport a direct contravention of that judicial directive ³.

This development has brought to the forefront the ongoing legal challenges faced by the former NAFCO CEO and the broader implications for judicial authority and executive actions in Ghana.