Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, has publicly denied any involvement in the alleged corruption and money laundering scandal unveiled by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine.
The denial follows revelations made at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, where Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators had uncovered suspicious transactions totaling over GH¢40 million, allegedly moved through Sawtina Enterprise—a company linked to Mr. Hanan—during his time at NAFCO.
The Attorney General suggested that these transfers may have formed part of a money laundering scheme involving several individuals and entities.
In a statement issued later that day, Mr. Hanan dismissed the allegations as false, calling them “damaging” and “deeply unfortunate.”
“My attention has been drawn to recent statements made by the Honourable Attorney General during a press engagement, in which my name was mentioned in connection with allegations of corruption,” the statement read.
“I wish to state, respectfully, that these claims are untrue and do not reflect the facts of the matter.”
Hanan emphasized that he has no connection to the transactions under investigation and has engaged legal counsel to assess the matter and advise on possible legal action.
“I look forward to the opportunity to present my side and to have my day in court, where I am confident that the truth will be made clear,” he affirmed.
According to the Attorney General, the breakdown of the alleged illicit transactions through Sawtina Enterprise includes:
GH¢16,179,137.25 transferred to Abdul-Wahab Hanan
GH¢23,913,964.90 to Alqarni Enterprise
GH¢500,000.00 to Fa-Hausa Ventures
GH¢550,000.00 to Chain Homes Ghana Ltd
Dr. Ayine described the transfers as part of a “well-orchestrated scheme to conceal the proceeds of crime.”
The former CEO is already facing scrutiny over a growing list of high-value assets, including a GHS10 million fixed deposit, luxury vehicles, and multiple real estate holdings, all of which have been frozen by the state pending further legal action.
Despite Hanan’s denial, the Attorney General has stated that the government will proceed with charges and pursue asset confiscation under anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws. The matter is expected to head to court, where both sides will have the opportunity to present their case.
The case remains one of the most high-profile corruption investigations under the current administration’s public accountability drive.
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