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The Minority in Parliament is calling for an immediate review of what it describes as “unfair and punitive” bail conditions imposed by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Abdul Hannan Wahab, and his wife.
Addressing journalists in Parliament on Tuesday, July 1, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei described EOCO’s handling of the matter as excessive, arguing that the bail terms appear to be designed to unreasonably keep Mr Wahab in custody.
“This afternoon, the Minority in Parliament has taken serious note of the arrest and subsequent bail conditions imposed by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Alhaji Abdul Hannan Wahab, the immediate past CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company,” she said.
According to the Minority, EOCO arrested Mr Wahab and his wife during a coordinated operation in Accra and Tamale on Wednesday, June 25.
The couple is being investigated for alleged tax evasion, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state, allegations that the Minority stressed remain unproven.
“Following this questionable mode of arrest, what is even more troubling are the bail conditions subsequently imposed,” Madam Appiagyei said.
She revealed that Mr Wahab was granted bail in the amount of GH₵50 million with two sureties, both to be justified, while his wife was granted GH₵30 million bail with two sureties, one of which must also be justified.
“We find this unacceptable,” the Deputy Minority Leader said. “The bail must be reasonable, fair, and consistent with the law, not an indirect punishment.”
The Minority is demanding that EOCO revises the bail terms to reflect fairness and due process.
“We demand the immediate review of the bail conditions imposed on Mr Wahab and his wife. Mr Wahab must be released on terms that uphold both dignity and the principles of justice,” Madam Appiagyei stressed.
She further warned against what the Minority perceives as a pattern of political retaliation under the current administration.
“Ghana must rise above the politics of revenge and retaliation. No public servant should be punished simply for serving under a different administration,” she said, calling on civil society groups, religious leaders, the media, and the broader Ghanaian public to push for fairness in the application of justice.
“Let us demand that our justice system be fair and not fearful. Let us resist the creeping abuse of power. Justice must not depend on political colours.”
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