AG Files New Charges Against Former Buffer Stock CEO in Fraud and Theft Case

Accra: The Office of the Attorney-General has filed new, multiple criminal charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and a second accused person, Faiza Seidu Wuni. The charges include allegations of fraud, theft, abuse of office, and causing financial loss to the state. According to Ghana Web, the charges, contained in a 14-page charge sheet filed at the High Court in Accra on May 15, 2026, reveal alleged financial misconduct involving millions of cedis belonging to the state-owned food buffer company. The case, registered as CR/0530/2026, has drawn public attention due to the significant sums involved and the critical role NAFCO plays in Ghana's food security system. Prosecutors claim the alleged offences span several years, involving questionable rent claims, diversion of public funds, and misuse of office for personal gain. Under Count One, prosecutors accuse Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba of defrauding by false pretence, alleging that in 2017, he obtained GHS734,400.00 from NAFCO under false pretences, purportedly as rent payment. The charge sheet outlines that this amount was the Ghana cedi equivalent of US$127,500.00, supposedly covering rent from May 2017 to May 2019. Prosecutors argue this alleged rent claim caused financial loss to NAFCO. Under Count Two, it's alleged that the false rent claim resulted in NAFCO losing the same amount. The most serious allegations involve claims of massive sums of money meant for food purchases being diverted over eight years. Under Count Three, the Attorney-General accuses Aludiba of stealing more than GHS50 million from NAFCO between February 2017 and February 2025. The charge sheet alleges that funds meant for payments to Sawtina Enterprise were stolen under the guise of legitimate transactions. Prosecutors further allege that the former CEO used his position for personal benefit. Under Count Four, it's claimed that Aludiba corruptly abused his office for private gain, amounting to GHS50,879 ,210.00, while making payments purportedly for foodstuff purchases.