Accra, Ghana – Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are set to be prosecuted for their alleged involvement in a GH¢78.2 million scandal. The Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, made the announcement, revealing that the couple, along with other NAFCO officials, will face 25 charges.
The charges include stealing, conspiracy to steal, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, and money laundering. The alleged scheme, dubbed "Rumble in the Jungle" by the A-G, purportedly diverted funds intended for the School Feeding Programme through a network of shell companies. This resulted in unpaid food suppliers and deprived schoolchildren of necessary nutrition.
The Attorney-General provided updates on other ongoing investigations stemming from the ORAL Committee report during a press briefing at the Jubilee House. The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has concluded investigations into 12 major cases, including the SkyTrain project, the National Service Authority (NSA) ghost names scandal, the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) deal, and alleged issues surrounding the Pwalugu Dam project.
Dr. Ayine also revealed a significant increase in the estimated loss within the NSA scandal, ballooning from an initial GH¢548 million to a staggering GH¢2.2 billion following a forensic audit by the Auditor-General. "Prosecutions have commenced in the SkyTrain and National Service scandals,” he stated, indicating that approximately 10 cases will be filed in the NSA scandal.
Investigations are still underway for other high-profile matters, including those related to the African Games and Mathematical Sets procurement. The upcoming prosecution of Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife marks a significant step in the government's efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability in public institutions.