NAFCO Trial: Defence Lawyers Miss Court Amid Protest
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni Lawyers for former Chief Executive Officer of National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Read More... The post NAFCO Trial: Defence Lawyers Miss Court Amid Protest appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are facing trial for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state of GH¢62.6 million. The charges include defrauding by false pretences, willful financial loss, theft, using public office for profit, intentional dissipation of public funds, and money laundering.
The trial was adjourned to August 17 after the defence lawyers failed to appear in court due to their lawyers' illnesses. Aludiba informed the court that his lead counsel, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has been hospitalized and is currently under admission. His wife's lawyer, Augustine Obuor, also could not attend the proceedings due to his own health issues.
The Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, argued that the absence of a medical certificate was insufficient to warrant a delay in the trial. However, the trial judge, Justice Francis Achibonga, granted a brief adjournment to allow the lawyers to address the court regarding the pending application for a stay of proceedings.
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