AG appeals against suspension of Republic v Hanan Aludiba & Faiza Seidu trial
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu. On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against … The post AG appeals against suspension of Republic v Hanan Aludiba & Faiza Seidu trial…
The Attorney-General has taken the unusual step of appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn a decision allowing the criminal trial of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba to continue. The ruling from the Court of Appeal in October 2026 was challenged by the prosecution, arguing that the court erred in granting a stay of proceedings pending the determination of an appeal.
The Deputy Attorney-General is seeking a Supreme Court ruling that sets aside the October decision and allows the criminal proceedings to resume. This appeal will determine whether the trial can proceed while the legal challenge is ongoing. The Court of Appeal had previously granted the defense's request to halt the High Court trial, ruling that the charge sheet, which serves as the foundation for the prosecution's case, needed to be addressed before the trial could proceed.
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