Court of Appeal halts former NAFCO boss’s trial over charge sheet challenge
The Court of Appeal has halted the trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, pending the determination of his appeal challenging the charge sheet.
The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended the trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba while his lawyers appeal to have the charge sheet reviewed. A three-judge panel, including Justices Lydia Osei Marfo and George Boadi, halted the proceedings on Monday, citing exceptional circumstances raised by Aludiba's legal team.
The charges against Aludiba and his wife include theft, fraud, financial loss to the Republic, misuse of public office for profit, and money laundering. Aludiba's counsel argued that defects in the charge sheet raised significant questions about his client's right to a fair trial, particularly in regards to the broad grouping of transactions and lack of clarity on specific acts.
Justice Noble Nkrumah presiding over the panel noted that the charge sheet is crucial to the trial process, and any issues with it should be addressed before moving forward.
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